A Kuwaiti athlete competed at the 2016 Asian Beach Games in Danang, Vietnam as part of the Independent Athletes from September 24 to October 5, 2016. The sole competitor competed under the Olympic flag, as the Kuwait Olympic Committee had been suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for the second time in five years due to governmental interference.[1][2][3]
| Independent Olympic Athletes at the 2016 Asian Beach Games | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | IOA |
| NOC | International Olympic Committee |
| in Đà Nẵng | |
| Competitors | 1 in 1 sport |
| Medals Ranked 34thth |
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| Asian Beach Games appearances | |
| Other related appearances | |
 Kuwait (2008, 2014) | |
Medalists
edit| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bronze |
Jarrah Al Hazza[4] | Ju-jitsu | Men's Ne-waza −62 kg | 26 Sep 2016 |
References
edit- ^ "IOC suspends Kuwait's national Olympic committee". USA Today. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Suspension of the Kuwait Olympic Committee". Olympics. 27 October 2015. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ^ "Nation Profile - Independent Athletes". 2016 Asian Beach Games. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
- ^ "Medals - IOA". 2016 Asian Beach Games. Retrieved 28 September 2016.