Racer Rashid Al-Dawas finishes third in the World Jet Boat Championship in Arizona
Kuwaiti racer Rashid Al-Dawas secured third place in the World Jet Boat Championship in Arizona, an achievement highlighting the level of Kuwaiti marine sports.
Translated by Qiyas from السياسة — Original source
Kuwaiti competitor Rashid Al-Dawas, a rider for the Kuwait Marine Sports Club, secured third place in the second round of the International Jet Sports Boating Association World Championship, in the Pro Stock class. The event, held in Arizona, USA, featured 250 competitors from 32 countries.
Mohamed Al-Zanaki, chairman of the Kuwait Marine Sports Club, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) that this result represents a distinctive sporting achievement added to Kuwait’s record of accomplishments in marine sports, in one of the strongest Pro Stock categories, known as “Pro Runabout.”
He added that the achievement reflects the technical capabilities and competitive level of Kuwaiti champions, qualifying them to compete with the world’s elite and raise the Kuwaiti flag at international forums.
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Al-Zanaki clarified that the significance of the result is heightened given the strength of competition in this category. He noted that the 2026 World Championship series consists of three rounds to be held in Bulgaria, the United States, and Thailand, providing Kuwaiti champions with an opportunity to assert their presence on the global stage.
He affirmed the Kuwait Marine Sports Club’s commitment to supporting its athletes and providing suitable conditions for them to achieve further honorable results that reflect Kuwait’s sporting stature.
The championship was held in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, USA, from October 3 to 11.
The International Jet Sports Boating Association is the official regulatory body globally responsible for managing and organizing jet ski and jet boat racing events.
