Kuwait City: Kuwait Karate national team player Naser Al-Naser won on Monday a gold medal in the Dubai Open International Kyokushin Karate Championship.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the nine-year-old Naser Al-Naser clinched his gold medal in the Juniors Category (under 40 kilograms) after defeating Armenia in the final match with a knockout. In a statement to KUNA, Al-Naser expressed his happiness at this achievement despite the competition in the championship.
Al-Naser dedicated his medal to Kuwait’s political leadership and people. He also expressed his willingness to represent Kuwait in more tournaments in the future. The Championship is currently being held in Dubai, UAE, with the participation of more than 350 players from over 35 countries around the world.