The Kuwait Ministry of Education announced on Tuesday that Kuwait's national school teams secured victories in both football and table tennis at the Gulf School Sports Championship for secondary students (grades 10-12), currently being held in Jeddah.

Match Results:

• Football: Kuwait 2 - 1 UAE

• Table Tennis: Kuwait 3 - 0 Oman

The matches are part of Kuwait's participation in the championship, which includes all member states of the Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States.

Official Statement:
Dr. Hessa Arab, Acting General Technical Supervisor of Physical Education and head of the Kuwaiti delegation, told KUNA:
"Our teams arrived fully prepared, and we're confident in their ability to compete for top positions. These championships represent an important platform for our student-athletes."

Championship Details:

• Format: Points-based competition

• Duration: Sunday through Thursday

• Supervision: Arab Bureau of Education for the Gulf States

• Team Leadership:

  • Coach: Faisal bin Ali

  • Supervisor: Dr. Tariq Al-Bannai

  • Delegation Head: Dr. Hessa Arab

Tournament Objectives:

1. Develop school sports programs across Gulf nations

2. Foster competitive spirit and identify promising athletic talents

3. Promote sports as a tool for educational, social, and health development

4. Strengthen Gulf citizenship values among students

5. Showcase and nurture exceptional sporting abilities

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