Kuwait’s Adnan Al-Shammari secured the Under-13 title at the French International Squash Championship, held in Lille, France, concluding on October 27. Al-Shammari claimed victory in the final with a 3-1 win over Saudi Arabia’s top-seeded player, Abdullah Al-Bakhit.

The tournament marked another notable achievement for Kuwait’s junior squash players, with Mohammed Al-Awadhi finishing in third place. Saqr Al-Kandari narrowly missed out on a medal, placing fourth after losing the playoff for third position. Meanwhile, Salman Al-Saleh was forced to withdraw in the quarterfinals due to an injury.

The Kuwaiti delegation attending the event was led by national teams director Abdullah Al-Subaie and included technical director Shireen Adel as well as coach Ahmed Abdel-Aal. The team’s performances in Lille highlight the continued development and competitiveness of Kuwait’s young squash athletes on the international stage.