ALSAYER Group's sponsorship powers the success of the inaugural West Asian Laser Run Championship in Kuwait
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: ALSAYER Group is proud to have supported and sponsored the 2025 West Asian Laser Run Championship, held at Sheikh Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Al-Nasr Sports Club, Kuwait. The event concluded with great success for the host nation, as Kuwait won 7 medals across various age categories.
This inaugural West Asian Laser Run Championship was the first official competition of its kind in Kuwait, held under the esteemed patronage of His Excellency Mr. Abdulrahman Badah Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. His generous support played a vital role in making this championship a landmark moment for the region's modern pentathlon movement. Organized by the West Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (WAMPC) in partnership with the Kuwait Modern Pentathlon Federation, the championship brought together 66 male and female athletes from seven countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Lebanon, Syria, Bahrain, Iraq, and Kuwait. Across the event, 11 competitions were held, and 33 medals were awarded to the top performers.
The event was driven by the dedication of over 30 young volunteers, including founding members of the club and federation, demonstrating the strong leadership and community commitment of Kuwait's youth. Distinguished attendees included WAMPC President Hussein Al-Abdulwahab, Vice President Nasser Al-Waleed, and ALSAYER Group delegates: Ibrahim Al Fouzan, Senior Business Director and Vice Chairman of the Sustainability Committee, Abdulaziz AshurSaid Kiradoh, Group Chief Financial Officer, Nehad Al-Haj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence, and the Corporate Excellence Team.
'At ALSAYER Group, we believe in the power of sport to shape future leaders and build bridges across cultures,' said Nehad Al-Haj Ali, Group Manager, Corporate Excellence at ALSAYER Group.'Supporting initiatives like the West Asian Laser Run Championship reflects our long-standing commitment to youth development, community engagement, and national pride. We are honored to play a part in empowering young athletes on their journey to excellence.'
As a company deeply committed to supporting youth and sports development in the region, ALSAYER Group is proud to have contributed to the success of this event. We extend our sincere appreciation to all participating athletes, organizers, volunteers, and esteemed guests whose presence and efforts made this championship a true celebration of sporting excellence. Together, we move forward building a stronger, more connected sporting future for our youth, both regionally and internationally.
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