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International Shooting Championship concludes with strong performances from local shooters

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22/12/2024

publish time

22/12/2024

Winners celebrate on the podium.

KUWAIT CITY, Dec 222: The International Sporting Shooting Federation Championship concluded recently at the Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex, under the patronage of Mr. Jean-Francois Balincas, President of the International Sporting Federation. The event, held over three days from December 19-21, featured the participation of shooters from the Kuwait Shooting Sports Club and was graced by the presence of Eng. Duaij Al-Otaibi, President of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations.

Eng. Al-Otaibi, an Honorary Member of the International Sporting Shooting Federation (FITASC), along with Obaid Al-Osaimi, Secretary General of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations, presented awards to the top shooters.

In his speech, Eng. Al-Otaibi commended the exceptional performance of Kuwait's sporting shooters and acknowledged the support of the Public Authority for Sports, as well as the efforts of volunteers and referees who contributed to the success of the championship. He also expressed gratitude to Jean-Francois Balincas for his continued friendship and support for the Kuwaiti shooting.

The championship results were as follows:

First place: Khaled Al-Ajmi

Second place: Hamoud Al-Sinan

Third place: Fahd Al-Mutairi

This event marked another successful chapter in promoting and celebrating the sport of shooting in Kuwait.