Fascinating Grand Opening of the Asian Shotgun Championship 2024 with 8 quota places with the presence of H.E. Luciano Rossi (ISSF President) and Highly Distinguished Guests

Kuwait - January 14, 2024

The much-anticipated Asian Shotgun Championship 2024 officially began today at the Sheikh Sabah AlAhmad Olympic Shooting Complex in Kuwait. The opening ceremony was honored by the presence of prominent figures, including H.E. Luciano Rossi, the President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF), H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah (ASC President), H.E. Sheikh Ali AlKhalifa (ASC Honorary President), H.E. Eng Duaij AlOtaibi (ASC Secretary General) H.E. Sheikh Ahmed AlMaktoum (President of UAE Federation), H.E. Meshal AlNasr (ASC VP), H.E. Javaid Lodhi (ASC VP), Mr. Oleg Pochivalov (ASC ExCo), H.E. Hasan BinHdia (ASC ExCo), and H.E. Boutros Jalkh (ASC ExCo).

One of the highlights of the championship is the offering of 08 continental quota places for the upcoming Paris Olympic Games 2024, adding extra stakes to the Championship. A total of 26 Asian federations are represented by 213 athletes and 115 officials, all set to compete for 14 medals in Shotgun events until January 23.

The technical aspects of the event are overseen by Mr. Abdulla AlHammadi as the technical delegate, and H.E. Mr. Obaid AlOsaimi, the Secretary General of KSF, serves as the competition manager.

H.E. Sheikh Salman AlSabah expressed gratitude to the Organizing Committee for their dedicated efforts in putting together the championship and extended his best wishes to all participating athletes.

As the competition unfolds, enthusiasts are encouraged to stay connected with the official ASC website for real-time news, results, and updates on medal standings. The championship promises intense competition and exciting moments, as athletes vie for both glory and coveted spots in the Paris Olympic Games.