Abdulrazzaq Yousef Al-Najjar

MADRID, June 26: Kuwaiti athlete Abdulrazzaq Yousef Al-Najjar claimed a top-ten finish, placing 10th overall in the inline skating marathon recently held in Madrid, Spain. The event marked the first edition of the marathon in the Spanish capital, attracting nearly 1,000 competitors from around the world.

Al-Najjar stood out as the only Arab participant in the highly competitive international field, which featured some of the world’s best inline skaters. Despite the challenges, Al-Najjar delivered a strong performance and earned praise from organizers for his effort and presence.

“I’m proud to have represented Kuwait and the Arab world in such a prestigious event,” Al-Najjar said. “The level of competition was very high, and while my timing needs improvement to match the leaders, I’ve gained valuable experience.”

Al-Najjar also mentioned that he had arrived in Madrid just a few days before the race, which impacted his preparation time. Nevertheless, he remains optimistic about future competitions.

The marathon’s organizing committee expressed appreciation for Al-Najjar’s participation and welcomed his feedback for improving future editions. Given his experience in international races, Al-Najjar was invited to share observations on logistics and athlete needs to help elevate the event's standards.

Looking ahead, Al-Najjar is determined to build on this performance and improve his ranking in upcoming international events, especially with more focused preparation.