KUWAIT CITY, Feb 22: Rashid Al-Kandari, the president of the Kuwaiti Triathlon Federation, has expressed his congratulations and blessings to all athletes for the reinstatement of their rights. He extended gratitude to the Minister of Youth, Dawood Marafi, acknowledging his bold step that rectified injustices faced by players, club boards, and employees, and upheld the law to protect against sports tampering.

Al-Kandari emphasized their commitment to showcasing the Kuwaiti flag on the global stage, celebrating the return of foreign participation for Kuwaiti players. Despite the challenges faced during the period of club advertising cancellation, he affirmed their determination to build on past achievements, enhance players' technical prowess, and prepare for upcoming competitions in the field of triathlon.

Marafi  issued a ministerial decision to retroactively cancel previous decisions announcing the dissolution of 36 sports clubs. This action was taken in response to grievances submitted by the clubs, citing legal flaws. The Minister emphasized compliance with the Olympic Charter and international sports federations' regulations.

The decision, grounded in Law No. 87 of 2017 regarding sports and sports governance rules, aims to safeguard the interests of sports and athletes. It also seeks to ensure the independence of the sports movement, prevent government interference, and mitigate the risk of halting sports activity in Kuwait.Marafi announced the scrutiny of all clubs by a neutral committee in the next stage, emphasizing the application of the law to anyone attempting to manipulate sports clubs' capabilities and jeopardize the sporting future of Kuwaiti youth.

The affected clubs, including Kuwaiti Inspire for cars and motorbikes, Al-Wafra for sports and equestrian games, and others, were reinstated following the ministerial decision. This decision underscores the commitment to fair play, the sanctity of public funds, and the protection of sports clubs and athletes from unwarranted interference.