President of World Bowling and President of Asian Bowling Federation Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah speaks at the opening ceremony of the 25th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championship in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, on Oct. 20, 2019. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua)
KUWAIT CITY, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) -- The 25th Asian Tenpin Bowling Championship kicked off on Sunday in Farwaniya Governorate of Kuwait.
A total of 228 athletes from 27 countries and regions will participate in the championship, which will last until Oct. 30.
A number of Kuwaiti and international sports figures, including World Bowling President and President of Asian Bowling Federation Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah, participated in the opening ceremony.
At the opening ceremony, Sheikh Talal Mohammad Al-Sabah said that the continental gathering is organized with an aim to "restore Kuwait's leadership in all areas, including sports."
He praised the support of Kuwait's General Authority for Sports and other related parties which contributed to facilitating the work of the preparatory committee.
