KUWAIT: Kuwait athletic team continues its successful participation in the Arab under-23 championships which will conclude on July 9th, as Hussein Al-Tamimi won the gold medal of the shot put event as he recorded 17.39 meters, meanwhile Abdullah Al-Azmi placed third in the long jump with 7.20 meters.
Runner Abdullah Al-Munayes won the bronze medal in the 110m hurdles race in a time of 15.20 seconds. Secretary General of the Athletics Federation Hussein Dashti lauded the high spirit and distinguished performance of Kuwait athletes at the Arab competitions.
He said "competition is fierce among the Arab athletes and Kuwait’s athletes’ achievements are outstanding, and he hoped to win more medals before the end of the championships”. Dashti dedicated the wins to the political leadership and Kuwait people as he thanked the delegation for being keen to exert all efforts while competing in the name of Kuwait.