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Al-Zankawi leads Kuwait’s medal charge at the West Asia Athletics Club Championship

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09/04/2025

publish time

09/04/2025

Mariam Farhan

DOHA, April 9 (KUNA): Kuwaiti athletes delivered impressive performances at the 2025 West Asia Athletics Club Championship, currently underway in Doha and running through April 10.

Representing Al-Qadsia Club, Essa Al-Zankawi secured the gold medal in the discus throw with a strong mark of 59.75 meters. His teammate, Sultan Al-Rayes, earned a bronze medal in the decathlon event, adding to Kuwait’s medal tally.

On the women’s side, Mariam Farhan of Salwa Al-Sabah Club clinched third place in the triple jump, while Al-Fatat Club’s Yasmin Waleed soared to a silver medal in the high jump category.

The championship, which kicked off Monday, features around 400 athletes from 22 clubs across 11 countries. Kuwait is represented by four clubs: Al-Qadsia, Kazma, Al-Fatat, and Salwa Al-Sabah.