Muscat: Kuwait's national shooting team began its participation in the Arab Pistol and Rifle Shooting Championship, which kicked off on Sunday in the Omani capital, Muscat, by winning a silver medal in the 10m Air Rifle - Women's Team event. Bahrain's shooters claimed the gold medal, while Qatar secured the bronze trophy.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the head of the Kuwaiti delegation at the championship, Secretary General of the Kuwaiti and Arab Shooting Federations Obaid Al-Osaimi, stated that Kuwaiti shooters Maryam Arzouqi, Ritaaj Al-Ziyadi, and Fajr Al-Dhabib achieved a strong result by finishing second after intense competition against their counterparts from other Arab countries. Al-Osaimi explained that the Kuwaiti women delivered a notable performance, scoring 1845.6 points, narrowly trailing the Bahraini team.
Al-Osaimi emphasized that this successful start by the Kuwaiti team in the championship would serve as motivation for further accomplishments in the upcoming competitions. He noted that Kuwait will also participate in the 10m Air Rifle - Mixed Team, 50m Rifle Three Positions, Men, 10m Air Pistol, and 25m Pistol events for both men and women. He expressed hope that Kuwait's shooters would win additional medals in the championship.
The championship features participation from top Arab male and female shooters, promising competitive contests. It is marked by significant official attendance, including International Shooting Sport Federation President Luciano Rossi and members of the Arab Shooting Federation. Al-Osaimi affirmed the Kuwaiti Shooting Federation's commitment to supporting national team shooters and preparing them to achieve victories at regional, continental, and international events.