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KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- Minister of Information and Culture Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi affirmed on Tuesday that the sports family in Kuwait is honored and proud of the patronage of His Highness the Amir Shiekh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, for the final match of the Amir Cup, and of the presence of His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah on behalf of His Highness.
During a press briefing, Al-Mutairi, also minister of state for youth affairs, said that this patronage embodies the political leadership's interest and continued support for Kuwaiti athletes in many major sporting accomplishments.
He also said that this support represents a great incentive for athletes to continue working, giving, and raising the flag of Kuwait in various sporting events, as well as enhancing the Kuwaiti sports journey and its development.
While also expressing his deepest gratitude to the wise political leadership, for their constant support of sports and the youth development process and for empowering young people to be active partners in building Kuwait's present and future.
Minister Al-Mutairi congratulated Kuwait SC on winning the Amir Cup title, while also congratulating Al-Arabi SC for achieving second place, noting the good organization of the Kuwait Football Association for the final match and the large public attendance that contributed to the success of this event. (end)
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