TUNIS May 18: The Kuwait shooting team secured both a gold and a bronze medal in the ongoing Arab competition in Tunisia.

Hamad Al-Nemshan claimed the top spot in the 10-meter pistol shooting category, while his female counterpart, Ghezlan Al-Hindi, clinched third place in the women's competition.

In a fierce showdown, Al-Nemshan outperformed Egyptian shooter Hafez Ibrahim, who settled for the silver medal, while the bronze went to Iraqi athlete Ali Al-Musawi.

Meanwhile, Al-Hindi battled through intense competition with Egyptian shooter Hala Al-Johari, who took second place, and Tunisian athlete Duaa Shaljoum, who secured third place.

Duaij Al-Otaibi, head of the Kuwaiti and Arab shooting federations, commended the outstanding achievements of the Kuwaiti shooters and dedicated their success to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al-Sabah, as well as to the government and people of Kuwait.

He emphasized the significance of such competitions as vital preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris scheduled for July.