DOHA: Kuwait Equestrian Federation Vice President and international rider Shaker Jamal Al-Kazemi praised the impressive performances delivered by Kuwait’s national equestrian team during the ongoing 4th Gulf Games in Doha, highlighting the riders’ achievements as a reflection of the country’s growing stature in the sport.
Al-Kazemi congratulated Kuwait’s equestrian community following the silver medal triumph of Gulf and Asian champion Ali Jassim Al-Kharafi in the individual 145cm jumping competition. Al-Kharafi secured second place after qualifying for the jump-off round and completing his ride in 37.96 seconds without penalty points. UAE rider Abdullah Al-Mehairi claimed the gold medal with a winning time of 34.58 seconds. The event also featured strong performances from Kuwait’s national team riders, who had earlier captured the bronze medal in the team competition.
Al-Kazemi emphasized that Kuwait continues to produce exceptional talent across all equestrian categories, pointing to the rise of promising young rider Hussein Ahmed Al-Kharafi. Competing against senior riders, Hussein delivered a standout performance to finish fourth in the individual competition, further cementing his reputation at both the local and Gulf levels. He also contributed to Kuwait’s bronze-medal finish in the team event alongside Ali Al-Kharafi, Anaz Al-Anaz, and Yara Al-Huneidi. Kuwait enjoyed another successful day overall at the Gulf Games, collecting 10 medals on the fourth day of competition — three gold, five silver, and two bronze medals as the tournament continues in the Qatari capital until May 22.
In shooting, Kuwait’s men’s skeet team comprising Saud Al-Kandari, Mohammad Al-Daihani, and Abdulaziz Al-Saad secured the gold medal ahead of Saudi Arabia and hosts Qatar. Shooter Mohammad Al-Awad added a silver medal in the individual skeet event, while Kuwait’s women’s skeet team of Afrah Mohammad and Fatima Al-Zaabi claimed bronze. Kuwait’s women’s épée fencing team, featuring Fawzia Al-Rifai, Fatima Qasim, and Yasmeen Al-Shawaf, captured gold after defeating the UAE in the final. The men’s foil team of Ali Al-Nassar, Abdulwahab Mohammad and Yaqoub Al-Shatti earned bronze.
In athletics, Yaqoub Al-Youha clinched gold in the men’s 110m hurdles, while Abdullah Al-Azmi took silver in the long jump. Abdulrahman Al-Azmi secured silver in the javelin throw and Al-Jazi Farhan added another silver in the women’s heptathlon. Kuwait’s swimming team also contributed to the medal tally with bronze in the men’s 400m medley relay. Meanwhile, Kuwait’s handball team suffered a 30-21 defeat to Bahrain in its opening match of the tournament. The 4th Gulf Games have brought together around 1,400 athletes from GCC countries competing across 17 different sports. (KUNA)
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