Al-Saad secures Olympic berth with World Shooting Championship bronze

Al-Saad secures Olympic berth with World Shooting Championship bronze.

DOHA, Nov 7: Kuwaiti shooter Abdulaziz Al-Saad claimed the bronze medal in the men's individual skeet event at the World Shooting Championship in Qatar, securing his place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.

President of the Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations, Duaij Al-Otaibi, hailed the achievement, expressing his delight at Al-Saad's podium finish and Olympic qualification.

Al-Otaibi dedicated the success to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and the Kuwaiti people.

He said the achievement was a source of pride for Kuwait, with Al-Saad finishing third and earning the bronze medal and an Olympic berth after facing stiff competition from some of the world's leading shooters.

Al-Otaibi also praised Qatar for its excellent organization and hospitality, thanking everyone who contributed to the achievement.

He voiced hope that Kuwait would build on this success and continue to make its mark at regional and international sporting events.