Mohammed Ali Al Athba (centre), winner in the men’s trap event at the Association Cup, celebrates on the podium at the Losail Shooting Range yesterday. Hamad Ali (left), finished second while Nasser Ali won bronze. The Association Cup organised by Qatar Shooting and Archery Association ended yesterday. Shooters competed in skeet, traps and double trap as well as pistol and rifle events in the ten-day championship. Competitions wereheld in compliance with the International Shooting Sport Federation rules. The Association Cup is the first of a series of events the Qatar Shooting and Archery Association will be hosting in the coming months. The Qatar Open Shotgun Championship, which is likely to draw some of the world’s top shooters, will be held from February 12 to 21. PICTURES BY: KAMMUTTY VP
