KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Shooting Championship kicked off on Saturday, featuring participants from 15 Arab countries, both male and female competitors, and will continue until November 15.

Farwaniyah Governor Sheikh Athbi Al-Nasser Al-Sabah announced the official opening of the championship, which will be held at the Sheikh Sabah Al Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex in Kuwait City.

Sheikh Athbi Al-Sabah expressed his gratitude and pride in attending the opening ceremony, stating that the championship has been developing year after year with the participation of top Arab shooters.

The President of the Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Engineer Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi said in a press statement that the patronage of His Highness the Crown Prince reflects paternal support for Kuwait’s shooting sports at local, regional, and international levels.

Al-Otaibi also expressed his gratitude for the continuous support of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for the Kuwait Shooting Club. He said that the club is prepared to host the Amir’s Shooting Championship next April 2025.

Meanwhile, Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Secretary General Obeid Munahi Al-Osaimi stated that the championship will officially began Sunday, as the higher organizing committee has completed all technical and administrative preparations for the championship.