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Kuwait Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Another record for Kuwaiti swimmer as he wins gold in Jordan
Another record for Kuwaiti swimmer as he wins gold in Jordan AMMAN: Kuwaiti swimmer Rashid Al-Tarmoom won first place on Saturday in the 50-meter breaststroke race, during the Open Swimming Championship held in Jordan. Qadsiya and Kuwait national team swimmer Al-Tarmoom claimed the gold medal after setting a new Kuwaiti record in the 50-meter breaststroke event with 00:28:21 seconds. The race, which began Friday and continues through Tuesday, features swimmers representing various Arab countries. General Manager of the Water Games at Qadsiya Club Faisal Abu Al-Hassan described Al-Tarmoom's outstanding performance as a new achievement for the sport in Kuwait. Al-Hassan expressed hope for continued victories to raise the name of Kuwait high in various international events, affirming support for athletes to achieve further accomplishments. Al-Tarmoom has recently won the silver medal of the 50-meter breaststroke race at the Swiss World Open Championship. — KUNA
Arab Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Arab Times
Al-Tarmoom clinches 50m breaststroke gold with new Kuwaiti record in Jordan
AMMAN, July 20(KUNA): Kuwaiti swimmer Rashid Al-Tarmoom, representing Qadsiya Sporting Club and the national team, clinched first place in the 50-meter breaststroke at the Open Swimming Championship held in Jordan. Al-Tarmoom secured the gold medal after setting a new Kuwaiti national record with a time of 28.21 seconds. The championship, which began yesterday, runs until the 22nd of this month and features swimmers from across the Arab world. Faisal Abu Al-Hassan, General Manager of Water Sports at Qadsiya Club, told KUNA that Al-Tarmoom's exceptional performance marks another milestone for Kuwaiti swimming. He expressed optimism for continued achievements that will elevate Kuwait's name on the international stage, reaffirming the club's commitment to supporting its athletes. Al-Hassan also noted that Al-Tarmoom recently won a silver medal in the same event at the Swiss World Open Championship.
Kuwait Times
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Swimmer Al-Tarmoom breaks Kuwaiti record, wins silver at Swiss Open
Swimmer Al-Tarmoom breaks Kuwaiti record, wins silver at Swiss Open KUWAIT: Kuwaiti swimmer Rashid Al-Tarmoom clinched silver in the 50-meter breaststroke on Saturday at the Swiss International Open, setting a new national record in the process. Representing both Qadsia Club and Kuwait's senior national team, Al-Tarmoom clocked 28.30 seconds, breaking the previous Kuwaiti record of 28.46 seconds. General Director of Aquatic Sports at Qadsia Club Faisal Abu Al-Hasan praised Al-Tarmoom's performance, calling it a 'remarkable achievement' that placed the swimmer on the winners' podium and marked a new milestone for Kuwait's swimming scene. 'Rashid competed fiercely and broke a longstanding national record,' Abu Al-Hasan told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), adding that the championship, running from July 10 to 13, features strong competition across multiple age groups. — KUNA
