Kuwait's 17th Camel Race Will Begin Today

Kuwait's 17th Camel Race will begin on Saturday with an unprecedented large number of participating best-of-breed 3,000 camels.

The race, which was previously held for five days, would be extended to six days for holding 124 rounds, said Dr. Humoud Flaiteh, the commission chairman and Deputy General Director of the Public Authority for Sports (PAS), in a statement on Friday.

Large participation in the race, patronized by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, affirms that camel racing has become an internationally recognized sport, he said.

PAS will offer 124 cars and cash as prizes for winners and His Highness the Amir will honor winner of the grand prix race with the Golden Sword.

The race logo is "11 years of giving," referring to His Highness the Amir's 11th reign anniversary. It will be held at Martyr Fahad Al-Ahmad Track at Kuwait Club for Camel Race.

A heritage village depicting ancestors' livelihood will be held on the sidelines.

 

SOURCE : TIMESKUWAIT

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