Doha, November 06 (QNA) - Asian Shooting Confederation President Sheikh Salman Al Sabah has praised the technical standards displayed by Asian shooters at the 2026 ISSF Shooting World Championship in Doha, highlighting their strong results and qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA), Sheikh Salman said the achievements reflected the continued development of Asian shooting and its growing presence on the international stage. He also commended Qatar's organization of the championships, describing the event as exceptional and praising its world-class facilities and arrangements.

He noted that Qatar had played a leading role in developing regional sport, particularly following the landmark Doha 2006 Asian Games, which helped advance sporting infrastructure and hosting capabilities.

Meanwhile, President of Kuwait and Arab Shooting Federations and Asian Shooting Confederation Secretary-General Duaij Al Otaibi praised Doha's hosting of the 2026 championships, describing it as the first time the event had been held in the Middle East and outside Europe.

He said the competition had attracted participants from 91 countries and highlighted Qatar's modern shooting ranges and hospitality.

Al Otaibi also praised the performances of Arab shooters, particularly in shotgun events, expressing hope that they would secure Olympic qualification places through the competition.

Both officials said the championships demonstrated Qatar's growing position as a major international sporting destination and reflected the development of shooting across Asia and the Arab world. (QNA)