Rashid Al-Tarmoom

AMMAN, July 20(KUNA): Kuwaiti swimmer Rashid Al-Tarmoom, representing Qadsiya Sporting Club and the national team, clinched first place in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Open Swimming Championship held in Jordan.

Al-Tarmoom secured the gold medal after setting a new Kuwaiti national record with a time of 28.21 seconds. The championship, which began yesterday, runs until the 22nd of this month and features swimmers from across the Arab world.

Faisal Abu Al-Hassan, General Manager of Water Sports at Qadsiya Club, told KUNA that Al-Tarmoom’s exceptional performance marks another milestone for Kuwaiti swimming. He expressed optimism for continued achievements that will elevate Kuwait’s name on the international stage, reaffirming the club’s commitment to supporting its athletes.

Al-Hassan also noted that Al-Tarmoom recently won a silver medal in the same event at the Swiss World Open Championship.