KUWAIT: In preparation for Asian Shotgun Championship, Kuwait 2024 to be held at Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex from Jan 12th until Jan 23rd, the higher organizing committee held a meeting in the presence of its Chairman Eng Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi and tournament director Obaid Al-Osaimi beside heads of sub-committees.

The committee discussed the preparations that are already made and what should be done in all details due to the importance of this event that has qualification quotas for Paris 2024 Olympics, and is followed by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to the significance of the results.

Obaid Al-Osaimi said the HOC inspected facilities, ranges and equipment related to the tournament activities, as committees submitted their reports about what has been done to bring out the event at its best and reflect the well known image about Kuwait’s ability to organize such major events.

He said the Kuwait Shooting Federation and Club were keen on preparing for the tournament early on due to its importance, as he thanked HH the Amir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah for his support of this noble sport and shooters. He also thanked Public Authority for Sport, ministries and all concerned entities for assisting in preparing for this Asian event.

Al-Osaimi said there will be refresher workshops for referees in cooperation with the ISSF to make sure they are ready to run the competitions. The HOC will hold a press conference Saturday at the Shooting complex to give all details about the event.