LONATO: Talal Al-Rashidi (left) receives his gold medal. – KUNA

LONATO: International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) congratulated Kuwait for the latest achievement of shooter Talal Al-Turki Al-Rashidi, who won the gold medal at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Lonato, Italy. Kuwait's delegation said ISSF President Vladimir Lisin and Secretary General Alexandar Ranter congratulated President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations Duaij Al-Otaibi for this important win, which further boosts Kuwait's shooting status.

The ISSF officials mentioned Kuwait's qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics with four shooters - Abdulrahman Al-Faihan, Talal Al-Turki, Saud Habib and Mansour Al-Rashidi. Meanwhile, Italian Shooting Federation President Luciano Rossi lauded Kuwait's shooting school and outstanding performances.

Turki was proud with this success and thanked those caring for the sport of shooting in Kuwait. He appreciated the support of Public Authority for Sports Director General Humoud Fulaiteh and all those who support the sport. - KUNA