The third edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games (Muscat 2025) kicked off today in Oman's capital, featuring 330 athletes from across the Gulf region, including a 65-member Kuwaiti delegation. The games will continue through April 11.

Kuwait's Participation Highlights:

• Sports Represented:
  ✓ Beach Soccer
  ✓ Beach Volleyball
  ✓ Sailing
  ✓ Air Sports (Paragliding)
  ✓ Athletics
  ✓ Equestrian Tent Pegging

• Additional Games in Tournament:
  ✓ Beach Handball
  ✓ Long-Distance Swimming

Competition Schedule:

Kuwait's Air Sports team begins their campaign today at Al-Hail North Beach with four athletes:

• Ibrahim Al-Rashoud

• Ahmed Al-Maas

• Mohammed Al-Dosari

• Talal Al-Mutawa

The paragliding competition will feature:

• 6 rounds total

• 3 rounds today (Saturday)

• 3 rounds Monday (April [X])

Strategic Objectives:

The Kuwaiti participation aims to:

1. Strengthen Gulf sports cooperation

2. Enhance integration among GCC youth athletes

3. Showcase Kuwait's talent in non-traditional sports

4. Compete for podium positions across disciplines

Athlete Perspectives:

Kuwaiti competitors expressed determination to:

• Achieve top results against Gulf rivals

• Raise Kuwait's flag on the podium

• Gain valuable experience in multi-sport events

Host Preparations:

The Omani Olympic Committee has implemented:

• Comprehensive logistical preparations

• Competition-ready venues

• Athlete support facilities
  for this third edition of the growing regional tournament.

Next Events to Watch:

• Kuwait vs. Bahrain in beach soccer (April [X])

• Beach volleyball preliminary rounds

• Sailing competitions at Muscat Harbor