ShareKUWAIT: His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent yesterday a cable of congratulations to Kuwaiti shooter Abdullah Al-Turqi Al- Rashidi, congratulating him for winning the bronze medal in the men's skeet at the Rio De Janeiro summer Olympic Games.
His Highness hailed this distinguished Kuwaiti accomplishment which has proven capabilities of the Kuwaiti youth in achieving such outstanding sport achievements, wishing him all the best in representing Kuwait at the regional and international arenas. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah and National Assembly Speaker Marzouq Ali Al-Ghanem sent similar cables.
Award
Meanwhile, Deputy Director General of the Public Authority for Sports Dr Humoud Fleitah congratulated Rashidi on the bronze medal, and announced that the "well-deserved achievement entitles Rashidi to an award worth KD 3,000 per month for four years as per the regulations of the professionalism statutes."
"The award is meant to encourage the sportspeople to assert themselves internationally," he said. "The public authority for sports, its board of directors and director general spare no effort in translating into action the instructions of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to honor and encourage the skilled sportspeople and athletes." He voiced hope that the Kuwaiti youth will be able to make more achievements in the coming sports events.
Separately, Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah on Sunday affirmed that Rashidi's accomplishment in Rio de Janeiro proved anew that the young citizens are quite able to overcome hardships such as those facing the national sports now.
Despite the challenges facing the Kuwaiti sports and the cessation of participation in international tournaments under Kuwait Flag, the sons of Kuwait manifested resolve and took part in the games in Rio de Janeiro, though under the Olympic flag, to manifest to the world the Kuwaiti athletes' capacity to represent their country and lift its image high, the minister said. The leaders of Kuwait are proud of their sons upon whom "we depend for brandishing the national flag," he said.
Dedication
In the meantime, Rashidi dedicated the bronze medal to the people of Kuwait who have backed him throughout his sports life. Rashidi in a statement added that he was dedicating the win to the political leadership, namely His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
He deeply cherished the unlimited support granted to him by Minister of Information Sheikh Salman Al-Sabah and the General Director of the Public Authority for Sports Sheikh Ahmad Al-Mansour Al-Sabah. Rashidi had earned the bronze medal, beating the Ukrainian foe, Mykola Milchev. On Wednesday, the Kuwaiti champion Fehaid Al-Deehani won the gold medal in the double-trap competition, drawing much applause from Kuwait's top leaders and ordinary citizens. - KUNA
