By Abdellatif Sharaa
Under the patronage and in the presence of Minister of Social Affairs and Family and Childhood Affairs Sheikh Firas Saud Al-Malik Al-Sabah, the opening ceremony of the World Bowling Championship was held at the Boulevard Hall.
The ceremony featured an operetta and folkloric performances that celebrated world cultures with a distinct Kuwaiti touch, earning applause from the audience. Sheikh Firas expressed strong support for hosting the World Bowling Championship in Kuwait due to its high technical standards. He also expressed hope that Kuwait would host various sports championships in the future.
Sheikh Firas emphasized that hosting such championships in Kuwait would provide Kuwaiti players with opportunities to gain more experience and enhance their technical skills. He commended the efforts of the organizing committee and the thorough preparations made to ensure the success of the tournament at all levels.
Sheikh Talal Al-Mohammad Al-Sabah, the Head of the Organizing Committee and President of the World and Asian Bowling Federations, highlighted that the initiative to organize this significant world event was driven by the Kuwait Bowling Club's commitment to developing the game locally and globally. He noted that the championship featured the participation of some of the world's most prominent players, promising a high level of technical excellence.
He expressed optimism about good results from Kuwaiti players, both male and female. The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Director General for Sport at the Public Authority for Sport Hamid Al-Hazeem, Sheikha Naeema Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and other dignitaries.