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Kuwait fencing team shines with 9 medals at West Asia Championship

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01/09/2025

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01/09/2025

The Kuwait Fencing team celebrates with the national flag.

MANAMA, Sept 1:  The Kuwait national fencing team achieved an impressive haul of nine medals on the second day of the West Asia Fencing Championship in Bahrain, which continues through September 4.

Rashid Al-Shammari, head of Kuwait’s delegation, praised the athletes for their exceptional performances, noting that the tournament serves as a key benchmark for fencing standards in the region.

He also highlighted the strong support and attention provided by the Kuwait Fencing Federation, in line with the vision of the Public Authority for Sports and the country’s commitment to developing young athletes.

Medal Winners

Boys U-13 Épée: Gold – Hussein Al-Hashimi

Girls U-13 Épée: Gold – Suhaila Ahmed Al-Nakas

Girls U-13 Foil: Gold – Rayan Al-Ghais; Silver – Zina Al-Amir; Bronze – Noor Al-Najjar

Boys U-13 Foil: Bronze – Ahmed Al-Jaber

Girls U-13 Saber: Silver – Zina Al-Amir

Boys U-13 Saber: Silver – Jaber Al-Abbasi; Bronze – Said Hamza Al-Mousawi

Al-Shammari expressed pride in the team’s achievements, emphasizing that their success reflects Kuwait’s rising standards in fencing and the growing talent of its young athletes.