The Kuwait Tennis Federation entered 18 players across multiple age groups at the sixth Arab Tennis Veterans Championship organized in Sharm El Sheikh by the Arab Tennis Federation. The event ran from June 7 to 12 and drew more than 56 competitors from 11 Arab countries under the sponsorship of Kuwait Airways. Federation officials coordinated the delegation in cooperation with the Public Authority for Sport to ensure full preparation ahead of the competitions.
Kuwait’s team secured 11 trophies during the tournament a federation tally showed. Ahmed Dashti stood out by claiming titles in singles doubles and mixed doubles. Fahd Al-Haddad teamed with Yacoub Al-Foudari to win the over-35 doubles category.
Adel Safar and Mohammed Bin Naji added a title in the over-55 division while Hassan Al-Yousifi paired with Safar for victory in over-65 doubles. Al-Yousifi received the Fair Play Player award for his conduct throughout the competition. These results continued Kuwait’s pattern of podium finishes at the annual gathering.
The previous edition in Amman during October 2025 saw Kuwaiti athletes earn six gold and silver medals plus three bronzes according to Arab Tennis Federation records. Earlier tournaments have featured up to 200 players from as many as 14 nations a benchmark set in events hosted by Oman. Such growth reflects rising interest in veterans tennis across the region.
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Abdullah Al-Sabah chairman of the Arab Tennis Federation attended the closing ceremony and commended the Egyptian Tennis Federation for its hosting. He noted the event reinforced sportsmanship and Arab unity among participants. Ali Lafi Al-Mutairi the federation secretary-general echoed the positive assessment of the technical level achieved.
Support from the Public Authority for Sport enabled consistent training leading into the championship. The tournament serves as a key fixture on the regional calendar with plans for expanded participation in future editions already under discussion. Kuwait’s consistent involvement highlights the depth of its veterans program.
