22 Oct 2025
Olympic heartbreak fuelled Faisal Al Khulani's determination to help the next generation of archers in Scotland and Yemen.
Faisal Al-Kuhlani’s story is one of resilience, adaptation, and growth. It was in 2013 that Faisal first discovered archery while working as a sports teacher at an international school in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
He organised a school trip to a games park for his students, and what was intended as a fun activity, quickly sparked a deep interest in the sport.
Reflecting on the moment he released his first arrow, Faisal said:
“I felt a unique mix of calm focus and excitement. Unlike other sports, archery required not only physical control but also mental balance — it was like meditation in motion. That harmony between body, mind, and precision instantly drew me in, and I knew this was something I wanted to pursue.”
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