Naval officer honored for Guinness World Record
KUWAIT: Vice Chief of Staff of the Kuwaiti Army Air Vice Marshal Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Wednesday, honored Colonel Youssef Al-Shatti for achieving a Guinness World Record for completing the fastest marathon in full military gear, held in Portugal. In a statement, the Chief of General Staff commended Colonel Al-Shatti's remarkable accomplishment, with Major General Sabah Jaber extending congratulations and praised the officer. — KUNA
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