15/12/2025
15/12/2025
ABU DHABI, Dec 14 (KUNA): Kuwait’s powerboat team secured fourth place at the XCAT Powerboat World Championship 2025 in Dubai, competing against top racers from around the globe.
Speaking to KUNA, Ali Al-Shammali, Chairman of the Powerboats Committee at the Sea Sports Club, described the result as “satisfactory”, noting that Kuwait’s boat had a 300-horsepower engine, smaller than many of the competing teams.
Al-Shammali praised the team’s professionalism, highlighting the strong performances of Abdulatif Al-Omani, Khaled Karam, Bader Al-Dosari, Adel Al-Mesfer, and Mohammad Barakat.
He emphasized the importance of participating in international championships to elevate the skill level of the Kuwaiti powerboat team and prepare for future competitions.
