By Miyoko Ishigami
TOKYO, July 26 (KUNA) -- Kuwaiti men's skeet shooter Abdullah Al-Rashidi's bronze medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics should give his compatriots something to be proud of, the country's Olympic committee chief said on Monday.
Al-Rashidi's performance, which won him an Olympic bronze medal, proves what Kuwaiti athletes "are capable of" on a grand stage such as the Olympics, Sheikh Fahad Nasser Al-Sabah told KUNA.
Though Al-Rashidi is no stranger to success, his latest accomplishment was his first "under the national flag," making it even more "remarkable", added the official.
The Kuwaiti shooter has dedicated the feat to the Kuwaiti leadership and people, wishing his compatriot Olympic athletes the best of luck ahead of their remaining outings.
An Olympic veteran, Al-Rashidi's decorated career has seen him claim two consecutive Olympic bronze medals in the men's skeet shooting competition. (end) mk.nam