Kuwait and Japan signed an agreement on the sidelines of the 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026) held in Japan. This agreement was made in response to a request from the Japanese side, represented by the President of the Japan Shooting Federation and the Japanese Olympic Committee, Seiko Hagimoto, to utilize Kuwait's outstanding experience and expertise in shooting sports.
Details of the Cooperation Agreement
The cooperation agreement emphasizes strengthening technical and administrative cooperation between the two parties to develop sports talents. This agreement includes the following:
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- Experience Exchange: Strengthening technical and administrative cooperation to develop sports talents.
- Development of Shooters: Supporting technical development and hosting delegations and national teams in international competitions held in the State of Kuwait.
Japanese Ambassador Congratulates Kuwaiti Champions
This announcement coincided with the visit of the Japanese ambassador to Kuwait to congratulate the Kuwaiti shooting champions for their significant achievements and outstanding medals won at the recent Asian Games in Japan. Kuwaiti shooting achieved historic and remarkable results at the 20th Asian Games (Aichi–Nagoya 2026), securing four medals (two gold and two bronze) in shotgun shooting events.
Kuwait Shooting Achievements
Two gold medals were won by Khaled Al-Mudaf in an exciting final held in rainy conditions, setting a new record in the Asian Games by hitting 26 targets. The second gold medal also went to the Kuwaiti team, consisting of Khaled Al-Mudaf, Talal Al-Rashidi, and Abdulrahman Al-Faihan, who achieved first place with a total of 355 targets, surpassing the Qatari team.
The individual bronze medal was also won by shooter Hajar Abdulmalik, who placed third with 21 targets. This historic success is recorded as Kuwait's first women's medal in the individual shotgun shooting event at the Asian Games. Additionally, the women's team, consisting of Hajar Abdulmalik, Sara Al-Hawal, and Shahd Al-Hawal, also secured third place with a total of 325 targets, bringing home the bronze medal.
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