Kuwaiti racer Rashid Al-Dawas claimed third place in the second round of the IJSBA World Championship in the professional Pro Runabout sitting class, according to a report from the Kuwait News Agency. The athlete, who competes for the Kuwait Marine Sports Club, achieved the podium result in a competitive field that drew 250 participants from 32 countries. This performance adds to Kuwait’s growing list of accomplishments in high-level marine motorsports events. The Kuwait News Agency noted that the outcome underscores the competitive edge maintained by national representatives in one of the sport’s most demanding divisions.
Mohammed Al-Zanki, chairman of the board of directors for the Kuwait Marine Sports Club, told the Kuwait News Agency that the third-place finish constitutes a distinguished sporting achievement. He stated that the result augments Kuwait’s record in marine sports within one of the strongest categories for professionals in the pro run boat class. Al-Zanki further observed that it demonstrates the technical abilities and competitive standards of Kuwaiti athletes who can now challenge the top performers worldwide.
Al-Zanki added to the Kuwait News Agency that the significance of this success increases given the intensity of competition in the category. He pointed out that the 2026 world championship series includes three rounds staged in Bulgaria, the United States and Thailand. The structure, Al-Zanki noted, provides Kuwaiti champions additional opportunities to establish their presence on the global stage.
The championship round took place in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, between October 3 and 11, the Kuwait News Agency reported. Organizers conducted the event under the auspices of the International Jet Sports Boating Association, which serves as the official international governing body responsible for managing and regulating jet ski and personal watercraft races around the world. Participation from dozens of nations highlighted the event’s status as a premier competition in the sport.
Previous Kuwait News Agency dispatches have documented consistent strong showings by Kuwaiti competitors in international jet ski events over recent years. These include multiple podium finishes and titles secured by athletes such as Mohammed Al-Baz and others in various professional categories during championships held in Asia and the Middle East. Such results have positioned Kuwait among leading nations in the discipline according to records from the sport’s international federation.
The latest achievement by Al-Dawas aligns with ongoing efforts by the Kuwait Marine Sports Club to support national athletes through targeted preparation for global contests. Club officials have emphasized the role of consistent training and technical development in enabling competitors to perform against international fields. The Kuwait News Agency indicated that this approach continues to yield measurable outcomes in major tournaments.
