Al-Baidan commends Al-Shamlan’s bronze medal achievement

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KUWAIT CITY, Sept 26, Yousef Al-Baidan, the Director General of the Public Authority for Sports, extended his admiration for the remarkable Asian accomplishment achieved by Kuwait’s national fencing team member, Yousef Al-Shamlan. Al-Shamlan clinched the bronze medal during the 19th Asian Games held in China, marking a historic milestone as Kuwait’s inaugural medal in Asian fencing, and this feat transpired during the ongoing Masters’ edition.

In a press statement, Al-Baidan expressed his aspirations for Kuwait to continue amassing medals in the ongoing competitions, proudly hoisting the Kuwaiti flag on the podiums. He emphasized that Al-Shamlan’s bronze medal was the result of persistent dedication exhibited by the technical and administrative teams, along with the Kuwaiti Fencing Federation’s Board of Directors. Their collective efforts have propelled Kuwait’s fencing onto the global stage, following significant achievements at the Arab, Gulf, and West Asian levels.

The Director General of the Authority further asserted their commitment to supporting sports clubs and federations without delay, in pursuit of raising Kuwait’s flag high and fulfilling the visionary leadership’s steadfast desire to consistently feature on podiums across all forums. This commitment encompasses participation in 25 different sports and ensuring the inclusion of women in several disciplines as a maiden step in their international presence. Additionally, Al-Baidan highlighted the morale boost provided by His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Ahmad Al Sabah, who graced the Asian Games’ opening ceremony and met with the Kuwaiti delegation at his residence.

The Crown Prince’s directives serve as strong motivation for all participants, and these guidelines will materialize into tangible advancements in Kuwaiti sports, ushering in a new era of achievements. Al-Baidan underscored the Authority’s unwavering support for young athletes, pledging to harness all available resources to enhance their technical and physical prowess. This commitment is driven by upcoming opportunities that demand increased effort to regain titles that were lost in recent times.

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