KUWAIT: Kuwait's Mishal Rasheed Al-Bader won the silver medal in the 50 meters Back Stroke during the world swimming championship for down syndrome being held in Portugal until October 22. Al-Bader who is participating in the M2-T21 Category made the first Kuwaiti achievement in the championship in which swimmers from 20 countries are participating.

Al-Bader was happy to lift his country's flag in such an event and dedicated it to HH the Amir and HH the Crown Prince as well as Kuwaitis. He also thanked Tomooh Sport Club for their support. He promised more achievement in the 50m free-style and 50m butterfly races.

Head of delegation Rihab Burisli was happy with the unprecedented achievement in the championship and lauded the determination of Mishal during the races. She said this achievement comes as a result of hard work and intense training programs. Buresli appreciated Kuwait involvement in the tournament through Information and Culture minister, State Minister for Youth Affairs Abdelrahman Al-Mutairi, PAS and KFAS.