Kuwait national team reaches semi-finals of chess at Deaf Asia and Pacific Games
Abdulrahman Al-Anzi qualified for the chess semi-finals at the 2026 Deaf Asia and Pacific Games in Malaysia after defeating a local player.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
- After Abdulrahman Al-Anazi’s victory over a Malaysian player in the classical chess competition
Kuwait’s national deaf team has achieved a new milestone at the 2026 Asian and Pacific Deaf Games held in Malaysia, as its player Abdulrahman Al-Anazi advanced to the semifinals of the classical chess event following his win over a Malaysian opponent, continuing his journey toward competing for top positions.
Khaled Al-Mutairi, chairman of the board of directors of the Kuwaiti Sports Club for the Deaf, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Wednesday that Al-Anazi’s qualification reflects the determination and willpower of the national team players, as well as their resolve to deliver their best performances and represent Kuwait with distinction at this Asian sporting event.
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Al-Mutairi added that the team members are competing with high spirits and great ambition, drawing strength from thorough preparation and a desire to achieve success, emphasizing that reaching the semifinals in chess boosts the team’s hopes of continuing their run toward the podium.
He noted that the performances of Kuwait’s champions at the games embody the capabilities and potential of deaf athletes in competing at the continental level, expressing confidence in Al-Anazi and his teammates’ ability to continue delivering positive results and hoist the Kuwaiti flag high in upcoming sporting events.
It is worth noting that Kuwait’s national deaf team is participating in the 2026 Asian and Pacific Deaf Games in Malaysia in four sports: table tennis, chess, athletics, and bowling, as part of a continental competition bringing together deaf athletes from countries across Asia and the Pacific.
