Doha:The Doha 2026 World Shooting Championships have been recognized for their exceptional organizational and refereeing standards. Abdullah Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Shotgun Referees Committee, praised the event for its high technical standards and strong international participation since its commencement on November 3.

According to Federation of Arab News Agencies, Al Hammadi highlighted the successful conclusion of the skeet and trap competitions, noting the event will culminate with the mixed team trap event on Friday. He commended Kuwait for securing double gold in the men's individual and team trap events and an Olympic quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Games, emphasizing the advancement of Kuwaiti shooting.

Al Hammadi described the men's individual trap final as highly competitive, with Kuwait's Abdulrahman Al Faihan edging out India's Vivaan Kapoor in a shoot-off after both scored 29 targets. The championships have drawn approximately 1,100 participants globally, with competitions overseen by international, Asian, and Qatari referees adhering to the highest standards.

He also noted the impressive performance of Asian countries, with China leading the medal tally, followed by India. Al Hammadi expressed his satisfaction with the competitive standards and hoped the championships would continue to highlight Qatar's organizational capabilities and shooting prowess.

Kuwaiti shooter Abdullah Al Faihan expressed his joy at winning gold and securing an Olympic quota place, viewing the achievement as a significant milestone and motivation for future international competitions. He detailed the challenging nature of the competition and praised Qatar's outstanding organization of the event.