Player Abdulaziz Al-Saad Wins Bronze Medal and Qualification Ticket for 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Doha -- Kuwait’s national shooting team member Abdulaziz Al-Saad secured the bronze medal in the men’s individual skeet event at the World Shooting Championship held in Qatar on Friday, earning a qualification berth for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Duaij Al-Otaibi, president of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations, expressed his delight at Al-Saad’s achievement of winning the bronze medal and securing Olympic qualification. Al-Otaibi dedicated this victory to His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, may God protect and guard him; to His Highness the Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, may God protect him; and to the Kuwaiti people.

He added that “this achievement by Abdulaziz Al-Saad is recorded in the name of the State of Kuwait, as he managed to finish third, win the bronze medal, and secure qualification for the 2028 Olympics amid fierce competition from world champions.”

In this regard, Al-Otaibi extended his gratitude and appreciation to the State of Qatar for its excellent organization and generous hospitality, as well as to all those who contributed to this accomplishment, which is recorded in the name of the State of Kuwait. He expressed hope for further achievements that will elevate Kuwait’s name on various regional and international platforms.

It is worth noting that the Qatar Shooting, Archery and Bow Federation is hosting the World Shooting Championship, which serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, from November 1 to 14, 2028, at the Lusail Shooting Complex. The event features strong participation from top world and Olympic champions, with nearly 1,100 shooters representing 92 countries from around the globe. (End) S.S.S / M.N.F