Wataniya Telecom sponsored 12th GCC Athletics Tournament

Continuing on its path to encourage and support the youth and to reinforce its role in the athletic sector in Kuwait, Wataniya Telecom has sponsored the 12th Athletics GCC tournament which was inaugurated early this week.

The tournament took place at Ahmad Al Rashdan Field at Kaifan with the presence of the President of the organizing committee and heads of GCC delegations as well as the Chairman of the Kuwaiti Federation for Physical sports.

Regarding the occasion, Abdol Aziz Al Balool PR Manager of Wataniya telecom expressed his appreciation to the efforts exerted by the organizers of the championship and congratulating the winning for landing for achieving first place. Al Balool also confirmed Wataniya's leading role in supporting such championships by saying: "Wataniya's contribution during this event indicates its constant interest with the youth and athletic field by aiming to guide them and benefit the optimum from their potential capabilities hoping to always present the distinct and exceptional side of the athletic sector in Kuwait."While explaining the achievement and efforts accomplished by the participating teams, Al Balool also confirmed Wataniya's strategy in encouraging the youth segment in Kuwait and providing all means to support the athletic sector in order benefit the society in return and especially the youth." 

The Kuwait National Team achieved 21 medals including 7 gold 9 silver and 5 bronze during the tournament raising Kuwait's name with all honor and pride during the course of play.  

Despite the fierce competition between the competing teams during the tournament, the Kuwait National Team has achieved their well deserved first place position having played against strong teams like Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain whom have received training in a number of European countries. Unfortunately due to schooling programs and studying the Kuwait National Team has not has the chance to be trained abroad, but has deservedly earned their success.

Wataniya Telecom received a recognition award at the end of the tournament and the winners were awarded by the President of the Organizing Committee and the Board Members of the Kuwaiti Federation for physical sports.