The Peninsula
Ahmed Al Shammari claimed gold in the men’s 10m Air Pistol event of the prestigious Amir Cup 2020 Archery and Shooting competition at the Lusail Complex yesterday. Ali Hassan had to be content with the silver while Osama Al Shaiba won bronze. Delighted at his achievement, Al Shammari said that talent and focus in training played a big role in his achievement.
“What I’ve gained from my previous experiences since my joining the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association (QSAA) has been instrumental in my success. I also see many gains in the youth category and it is always a wish that it continues so that we see more promising faces with a great future,” Al Shammari said after yesterday's victory .
Meanwhile, in the youth category, Misfir Al Marri won the gold medal in the same event. Talal Al Ali won silver and Muhammad Al Shammari the bronze. The winners were crowned by Shaker Abdullah, member of the National T e a m s S h o o t i n g Committee. The action in the Amir Cup will continue till November 28 with the 50m Rifle, trap and skeet events still to follow.