Kuwaiti athletes captured 11 titles at the sixth Arab Veterans Tennis Championship that took place in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt earlier this month. The strong performance saw players excel in singles, doubles and mixed doubles categories, confirming the nation’s leading position in regional veterans tennis. Ahmed Dashti particularly impressed by winning three separate events while several other competitors contributed to the overall tally, according to Al Jarida.
Fahd Al-Haddad teamed with Yaqoub Al-Foudari to claim the men’s doubles crown in the over-35 division. Ahmed Dashti added victories in the singles and mixed doubles alongside his doubles success. In the over-55 group Adel Safar and Mohammed Bin Naji took top honors and Hassan Al-Yousifi paired with Safar for the over-65 doubles title. Al-Yousifi was additionally recognized as the ideal player for his conduct during the competition.
Helal Al-Enezi and Anwar Dashti were noted for their consistent showings across the matches. The results were announced following the conclusion of play on June 12, 2026 at the Red Sea resort. The Arab Tennis Federation organized the event under the leadership of Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah with sponsorship provided by Kuwait Airways and in partnership with the Egyptian Tennis Federation.
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Jaber commended the Egyptian hosts for the high standard of organization that drew praise from all participating teams. He indicated that the next championship will be staged in Jordan with enhanced prize funds to attract greater participation. Kuwait has built a tradition of success in this tournament with the 2025 edition in Amman yielding six gold medals, three silver and three bronze for the team as reported by Kuwait Times.
The consistent achievements reflect dedicated preparation and the depth of veteran talent available in the country. More than 60 players from 11 Arab states competed in the latest edition of the event. The Arab Tennis Federation has emphasized the importance of veterans categories to acknowledge long-term contributions to the sport across the region.
Such championships promote camaraderie and maintain competitive standards among senior athletes. Officials expect continued growth in participation for future installments of the series.
