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Kuwait ranks first in 2nd GCC Beach Games rowing race

Kuwait ranks first in 2nd GCC Beach Games rowing race
Kuwait ranks first in 2nd GCC Beach Games rowing race
DOHA, April 3 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti rowing team on Friday came first in the rowing competition, doubles, of the 2nd GCC Beach Games held in Doha.
Rowers Mohammad Al-Sabti and Mohammad Burabei won the gold medal ahead of the UAE, Qatari, Saudi and Bahraini teams.
The winner team used a special boat for sea races, a relatively heavy one, Secretary General of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club Secretary Khaled Mohammed Al-Foudery told KUNA. Experience of Kuwaiti rowers was decisive.
UAE won the silver medal and Bahrain won third place and a bronze.
Meanwhile, the Kuwaiti team is preparing for Saturday's 500-meter individual competition (skiff). (end) nnd.msa