Abdullah Al-Rashidi will no doubt be celebrating today after winning a bronze medal at the Olympic Games.

The 52-year-old Kuwaiti, although competing in Rio as an independent athlete, defeated Ukraine’s Mikola Milchev 16-14 to claim third place and a spot on the podium in the Men’s Skeet.

Al-Rashidi is competing at his sixth Games, but this is the first time he has gone on to win a medal.

And while quite rightly savouring the moment, the shooter should expect a few rounds of applause from Arsenal supporters.


This is because Abdullah fought for honours wearing what looks like a t-shirt carrying the club’s emblem.

Abdullah Al-Rashidi is competing at his sixth Olympic Games (Picture: Getty Images)

Of course, Al-Rashidi was also sporting the regulatory and traditional attire on top, but it is not hard to pick out the logo which lurked underneath.



Arsene Wenger is rumoured to be in the hunt for a star shooter, with Alexandre Lacazette heavily linked with a switch to the Emirates in recent times.

Perhaps, though, he should give Al-Rashidi a call, if not to invite him along to offer help and advice with target practice….

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