Competition heats up in Amir’s Sixth Shooting Grand Prix
KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Sixth Shooting Grand Prix being held at Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Complex enters its second day today with four competitions starting at 9 am which are 10 air rifle men, 50 meter pistol men, trap for men and women shooting at 75 targets. The finals of these competitions will take place at noon, while the women’s medal rounds will be at 4 pm. Competitions are expected to be challenging especially that Arab Federations sent mixed teams of experienced and new shooters, so Kuwait shooters will do their best to leave a strong impression on this tournament and prove that it is able to win tournaments.
Meanwhile, the technical meeting for the tournament was held yesterday morning during which discussions took place between Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee Eng. Duaij Al-Otaibi and heads of participating delegations about the technical and organizational aspects of competitions.
President of Egyptian and African Shooting Federations Hazim Hosni expressed his pleasure to participate in the tournament’s activities for the sixth time as he was present during each Grand Prix. He said the tournament succeeded in attracting shooters from around the world each year.
Hosni said that the event is considered a forum during which federation’s presidents meet to discuss all what is new in the world of shooting including changes on or new rules and regulations for the game.
He also lauded Kuwait’s winning the two gold and bronze medals at the Olympics adding that Kuwait is considered a pioneer of Arab shooters, and is always generous with Arab federations with its expertise and this reflects on the general standard of the sport in the Arab world.