Kuwait welcomes Asian Games torch relay
(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-11-22 15:05
Ambassador for the Torch relay Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al ThanI and President
of the OCA Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah, President of Kuwait NOC Sheikh Talal
Fahad Al Sabah, and shooter Mr Abdullah Tarqi Al Rasheedi pose on the stage at
the lighting of the cauldron at Sharq Market, Kuwait City, November 21, 2006.
The relay is the longest in the history of the Games, travelling 50,000 km
(31,069 miles) to 15 countries and regions in 55 days, returning to Doha for the
opening ceremony of the 15th Asian Games. [Reuters]
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