The Kuwaiti women’s athletics team won two gold and silver medals at the third Gulf Games held in Kuwait.

Mudhawi Al-Shimmiri and Nadiya Al-Haqqan won the gold medals in the 200 meters rac eand high jump competitions, securing more medals for the State of Kuwait.

Al-Shimmiri came first in the 200 meters race with a time of 32.74 seconds. The silver and bronze medals went to athletes from Bahrain.

In the high jump, Al-Haqqan clear 1.53 meters with Kuwaiti compatriot, Dalal Al-Faraj snatching the silver medal. The bronze medal was shared between athletes from Saudi Arabia and Oman.

The Gulf Games will continue until May 31st.

Source: Kuwait News Agency