Prishtina: Qatari national table tennis players Rabiah Al Kuwari and Rasha Laghribi secured four medals - two gold and two bronze - at the Kosovo International Table Tennis Tournament.
According to Qatar News Agency, the event, part of the WTT Contender Series for youth, was held in Prishtina and featured top rising talents from around the world.
Rabiah Al Kuwari won the gold medal in the Under-11 age category, defeating Sri Lanka's Tavie Samaraweera 3-2 in the final with set scores of 7-11, 11-9, 6-11, 12-10, 16-14. Al Kuwari also earned a bronze medal in the Under-13 category despite primarily competing in the Under-11 division, highlighting his significant potential as a promising player within the Qatar Table Tennis Association's "Dream Team" project.
In her international debut, Rasha Laghribi impressed by clinching first place and a gold medal in the Girls' Under-11 category. She triumphed over Greece's Clio Madisi 3-2 in the final (9-11, 11-7, 9-11, 11-6, 11-9). Laghribi also secured a bronze medal in the Under-13 category, a dual achievement that underscores her as one of the game's top new-generation talents.
These victories reflect the Qatar Table Tennis Association's substantial efforts in supporting emerging talents by facilitating participation in international tournaments and providing exposure and experience. This strategy aims to build a generation capable of competing in major global events in the future. The success in Kosovo marks a significant milestone for Qatar's "Dream Team," which comprises elite promising players, and confirms that the future of Qatari table tennis is steadily moving in the right direction.