Abu Dhabi: The Kuwait Shooting Federation has announced the completion of preparations for the prestigious annual Amir of Kuwait International Shooting Championship. The tournament is scheduled to take place from 11th to 20th April, featuring participation from five GCC countries: the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. The event is set to attract dozens of eminent shooters from the Arab region and beyond.
According to Emirates News Agency, the championship will include several shotgun shooting events, covering both men's and women's Skeet and Trap competitions. Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi, President of the Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations and a member of the International Shooting Sports Federation, confirmed the participation of additional Arab countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and Lebanon. He also noted that Italy, along with numerous world champions from European and Asian countries, will be competing in the championship.
Al-Otaibi highlighted that the championship receives strong support and attention, consistently showcasing high-level performances from the participating countries. This contributes to the event's growing strength and success, as well as its role in promoting the development of this Olympic sport across the Arab world and the Gulf region. He also commended the collaboration with regional federations through programmes aimed at advancing the sport.