Kuwaiti Asiad medalists get hero’s welcome
KUWAIT: Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Aiban on Wednesday expressed pride on the good results by Kuwaiti athletes participating in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou. Aiban, also Minister of Commerce and Industry, was speaking to reporters during his reception of athletes who won medals in track-and-field competitions upon their return home.
He underscored their strenuous efforts that led to earning the medals, affirming that they had followed instructions by HH the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to do their best and raise aloft the name of Kuwait. He also praised efforts exerted by President of Kuwaiti Shooting Federation Duaij Al-Otaibi, who thanked the minister for his support.
Meanwhile, athlete Yaqoub Al-Youha, who won a gold medal in the 110m hurdles, said he was overwhelmed with joy with this great triumph. His fellow citizen, shooter Talal Al-Rashidi, who won two silver medals, affirmed that the good results will stimulate the Kuwaiti champions in forthcoming tournaments. The other winning athletes included shooters Khaled Al-Mudhaf and Abdulrahman Al-Faihan, who bagged silver medals in the skeet competition. – KUNA
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