Kuwaiti bowlers praised for refusing to face Israeli players at World Championships

Kuwaitis and Palestinians have praised Kuwait’s men’s and women’s bowling teams for refusing to face Israeli players in the last 16 of the World Championships in Germany, describing the decision as a principled rejection of normalisation with Israel and a show of support for the Palestinian cause. Activists said the withdrawal was a moral stance against granting Israel sporting legitimacy at international events. Sheikh Talal Mohammed Al-Sabah, president of the Kuwait Bowling Federation and the International Bowling Federation, praised the performance of Kuwaiti players at the tournament, saying it reflected the team’s progress and had exceeded expectations. READ: UEFA probes Israeli player for allegedly spitting at Ireland coach He said the results were the product of the players’ commitment and determination […]