Manawer Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Sports Media Coordinators Association.

KUWAIT CITY, Feb 16: Manawer Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Sports Media Coordinators Association, described the appointment of Tareq Al-Jalahma as Minister of State for Youth and Sports Affairs as a prudent step that has been widely welcomed across Kuwait’s sporting community.

Al-Mutairi said Al-Jalahma possesses the experience and qualifications needed to bring meaningful progress to Kuwaiti sports, emphasizing that the decision reflects the principle of placing the right person in the right position. He noted that Al-Jalahma is a former international player with Qadsia Sports Club and a respected sports analyst known for his clear and firm opinions.

He added that the announcement has created a positive atmosphere within the sports sector, with many athletes expressing optimism about the next phase. Al-Mutairi also voiced the association’s readiness to cooperate with the new minister to help develop Kuwaiti sports and serve the nation’s interests in the period ahead.