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Kuwait figure skating team impresses with seven medals at Bucharest Open

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02/02/2026

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02/02/2026

Najat Al-Turki was crowned with the gold medal.

BUCHAREST, Feb 2 (KUNA): Kuwait’s women’s figure skating team delivered an impressive showing at the 2026 Bucharest International Open Championship, winning a total of seven medals over the two-day competition.

Kuwait team manager Salem Al-Ajmi told KUNA after the event concluded that Najat Al-Turki, Lara Al-Barrak, Noura Dashti, and Bibi Dashti each captured gold medals. Zahra Al-Sayegh claimed silver, while Sama Jarragh and Hayat Hussein secured bronze medals.

Al-Ajmi explained that the Kuwaiti skaters competed across specific categories based on athletes’ levels and classifications, praising the team's strong performances throughout the championship.

He said the achievement reflected the players’ intensive preparation, commitment, and discipline during both training and competition.

Al-Ajmi added that the tournament provided the athletes with an important opportunity to develop their technical skills further and gain valuable international experience.