Shymkent: Qatari shooters continued their positive streak at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship currently being held in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, winning three medals Monday: a silver and two bronze in the trap and rifle competitions.
According to Qatar News Agency, in the women's trap competition, national team shooter Raya Bassel clinched the silver medal after finishing second in the final round following a strong competition with shooters from India, Chinese Taipei, Japan, and Iran. Qatari shooters also secured the bronze medal in the men's trap team competition, with Mohammed Al Rumaihi, Saeed Abu Shareb, and Angelo Scalzone scoring a total of 340 shots over the five rounds. The second bronze medal was won by national team shooter Amal Mahmoud in the mixed 20+20 rifle shooting competition.
Qatari shooters had previously won three bronze medals in the skeet competition at last week's championship. Shooter Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq won the bronze medal in the men's individual skeet category, while Mohammed Al Kuwari, Rashid Saleh Al Athba, and Ali Ahmed Al Ishaq won the bronze medal in the men's team skeet. The third medal came in the mixed skeet competition, won by Ali Al Ishaq and Sarah Ghulam.
The Qatari team mission for trap, rifle, and pistol is headed by Ahmed Al Kuwari and includes Nawal Al Sulaiti, team manager, and approximately 32 shooters. The championship is being held in four competitions: pistol, rifle, skeet, and trap. The Asian Championship continues tomorrow, Tuesday, with the women's 30m rifle 3 positions final.
President of the Qatar Shooting and Archery Federation Dr. Mishaal Ibrahim Al Nasr expressed his satisfaction with the results achieved by the Qatari national team shooters. In remarks to the Qatar News Agency (QNA), he stated that this achievement was made possible thanks to the support of the leadership for the sports movement in the country. He highlighted that these medals were the culmination of intensive preparations and tireless work, with Qatari shooters achieving a significant milestone in the history of Qatari and Asian shooting.
Dr. Al Nasr emphasized that these results are not just numbers, but a testament to the efforts of Qatari shooters and their determination to succeed. He noted that these achievements are the result of the leadership's support and the dedication of the technical and administrative staff. He expressed that these results will serve as an incentive for future competitions, including the World Championships in Doha next December.
At the end of his remarks, Dr. Al Nasr thanked all the shooters and the technical and administrative staff, wishing Qatar's shooters continued success in the remaining Asian Championships.