22/01/2024
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22/01/2024
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KUWAIT CITY, Jan 22: Dedicated sports enthusiast Khaled Al-Obaid extended financial reward to Yaqoub Al-Youha, the standout athlete from Kuwait athletics team. This recognition follows Al-Youha's remarkable triumph at the Dortmund International Championship, where he clinched first place, securing the top spot in the world rankings. Al-Youha's stellar performance included setting a new international record with an impressive time of 7.58 seconds in the men's 60-meter race. This achievement serves as a significant milestone in Al-Youha's preparations for the upcoming Asian Championship scheduled to take place in Tehran.
Expressing his sentiments, Al-Obaid emphasized that this token of appreciation is a modest gesture for a distinguished and radiant star in athletics. Al-Youha's extensive list of titles and championships, earned in the name of Kuwait and its sports, warranted such recognition, according to Al-Obaid.Al-Obaid conveyed his best wishes for continued success to the accomplished Yaqoub Al-Youha in all his future endeavors, particularly in the upcoming Asian Championship.