Kuwait will be represented by nine athletes in Paris 2024: Khaled Al-Mudhaf and Muhammad Al-Daihani (archery), Yousef Al-Shamlan (fencing), Amina Shah (sailing), Suad Al-Faqaan (rowing), Yaqoub Al-Yawha and Amal Al-Rumi (athletics), and Lara Dashti and Muhammad Sabet (swimming).

During a press conference at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee announced the sponsors for the athletes, which include Burgan Bank, Kuwaiti Danish Dairy Company (KDD), Spark Sports Center, Sherry Al-Ghanim Automotive Companies, Ali Kakoli, and Mahara Company.

Ali Al-Marri, Assistant Secretary of the Kuwait Olympic Committee and Director of the Kuwaiti delegation, expressed optimism for a strong performance from Kuwaiti athletes at Paris 2024. He emphasised the potential for achievements in this post-pandemic tournament, the first major sporting event since the COVID-19 outbreak disrupted global schedules.

Al-Marri extended his gratitude to the Kuwait General Sports Authority and the sponsors for their unwavering support, highlighting the extensive preparation efforts through training camps both within and outside Kuwait.

Fatima Hayat, a member of the Kuwaiti Olympic Committee and head of women’s sports, emphasised Kuwait’s participation in rowing, swimming, fencing, and shooting events. She wished the athletes success and expressed pride in their representation at the world’s largest sporting event, where gender parity in participation has been achieved for the first time.

Hayat noted that nearly half of Kuwait’s delegation comprises women, marking a significant milestone and reflecting strong support from the private sector. She expressed optimism for continued collaboration to foster further success and accomplishments in future endeavours.