Kuwait’s wheelchair basketball team return home

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The 8th GCC Wheelchair Basketball Championship Winners received by officials upon returning home form Dubai.

Kuwait’s wheelchair basketball team returned to the country on Monday, December 26 from Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates after winning the title of the Eighth GCC Wheelchair Basketball Championship.

The Deputy Director General of Public Authority for People with Special Needs Shafifa Al-Awadh, Board Deputy Chairman of the Public Authority for Sports Dr. Hamoud Al-Fulaiteh, Deputy Chairperson of the Disabled Club Nasser Al-Ajmi were at the airport to receive the team along with the relatives, friends and fans of the team members.

Meanwhile, Minister of Information and State Minister for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Salem Al-Hamoud Al-Sabah said the win of the Eighth GCC Wheelchair Basketball Championship affirms Kuwait’s commitment and devotion for the youths, especially since they are the builders of Kuwait’s future in every life aspect.

He praised the excellent performance of the people with special needs in various fields of sports, irrespective of whether it is an individual sport or a team sport.

On Sunday, Dec 25, Kuwait’s wheelchair team were honored as the champions of the Eighth GCC Wheelchair Basketball Championship which was held in Abu Dhabi, after they defeated the team from Saudi Arabia by a score of 62-56.

The ninth edition of the championship is due to be held in the State of Kuwait in 2018. (Agencies)

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