The Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah International Grand Annual Shooting Championship, under the esteemed patronage of His Highness the Amir of Kuwait, will commence this Saturday. Organized by the Kuwait Shooting Club, the week-long event will feature approximately 220 male and female marksmen from 17 Arab and foreign nations, accompanied by technical and administrative delegations.

Key Highlights:

Prestigious Participation: Top global shooters competing in five disciplines (Men's/Women's Skeet & Trap, plus Mixed Team events).

High-Level Attendance: International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) President, Secretary-General, and continental federation heads to attend.

Kuwaiti Contingent: 120 local shooters (veterans and youth) aiming for podium finishes.

Venue: State-of-the-art Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Olympic Shooting Range.

Organizing Committee Chairman’s Remarks

Daij Al-Otaibi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee and Kuwait Shooting Club President, told KUNA on Thursday:

Honor & Gratitude:

Expressed "profound honor" in hosting Asia’s most significant shooting event, thanking HH the Amir for his patronage.

Emphasized the championship’s role in elevating Kuwaiti marksmanship standards.

Competitive Excellence:

Noted the event’s growing stature as a premier Asian shooting gathering, attracting world champions.

Anticipated "highly competitive matches" across all five categories.

Logistical Readiness:

Confirmed full preparations at the Olympic-range venue, including an inaugural ceremony attended by Mubarak Al-Kabeer Governor Sheikh Sabah Bader Al-Salem Al-Sabah (representing HH the Amir).

Kuwaiti Ambitions:

Highlighted the 120-strong national team’s readiness to "claim top positions," leveraging their historic Olympic and continental achievements.

Praised youth participation for future global championships.

Acknowledgments:

Commended the General Sports Authority and state entities for their "tremendous support," alongside volunteers’ efforts.

Event Significance

Regional Spotlight: Reinforces Kuwait’s position as a hub for elite shooting sports.

Legacy Building: Aims to nurture young talent through exposure to world-class competition.