By Abdellatif Sharaa

KUWAIT: Teams of Lusil, Al-Omar, Bu-Saud, Lemon Line, reached the semi-final of Saad Al-Tamimi Ramadan Football Tournament which started on Thursday with 64 teams in the presence of Amiri Diwan Advisor Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malik Al-Sabah and many sport, media and show business personalities including former Kuwait National Football Team Saad Al-Houti, Actor Abdelrahman Al-Aqel, former players Khalid Al-Shimmari, Waleed Al-Fulaij, Nasser Bunayan, Dr Mohsen Al-Enezi and football commentator Hamid Kameel.

Sports Journalists Sattam Al-Sahli, Sabeeh Abul and Hamza Behbehani were also present. Former football players Khalid Al-Fadly, Ahmad Mousa, Faraj Laheeb, Saleh Al-Sheikh, Talal Nayef, Khalid Al-Ajaji, Musaed Nada, Hamad Al-Harby and Dughaim Al-Rashidi participated in a friendly match - declaring the tournament open as the stars displayed certain moves that were appreciated by fans.

The second day of the tournament saw the media team of Sattam Al-Sahli, Ghazi Shareef, Ahmad Al- Enezi, Raed Al-Shimmari and Khalaf Al-Enezi on one side playing against Saleh Jarman, Maher Al-Enezi, Dr Abdallah Al-Ansari and Sabah Al-Shimmari on the other side. The match ended in 1-1 draw. Advisor at the Amiri Diwan Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah said he was happy to be present at the first Ramadan Saad Al- Tamimi football tournament.

Former Kuwait International Player Saad Alhouti said the tournament brought the sports community together in friendly atmosphere adding. Meanwhile, actor Abdelrahman Al-Aqel lauded the Saad Al-Tamimi tournament. Former member of Kuwait Football Association Khalid Al-Shimmari praised the organization of the tournament - adding that it proved successful.