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Historic Achievement for the UAE: 5 Gold Medals Shine at Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong

Sat , May 30 2026 / 06:30 PM By: Misr Connect 4 min read
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منتخب الإمارات يحقق 5 ذهبيات في بطولة آسيا لألعاب القوى تحت 20 سنة في هونغ كونغ

The UAE athletics team delivered a historic performance by winning 5 gold medals at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, showcasing a rising generation of athletes capable of competing at the highest continental level.

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⚽ A Golden Night for UAE Athletics

🚨 UAE athletes made history at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships by securing 5 gold medals, marking one of the most successful campaigns in the nation’s athletics history.

🔥 The results highlight a major development in UAE athletics and the growing strength of its youth development system.


🥇 Maryam Karim Shines in 400m Hurdles

⭐ Emirati sprinter Maryam Karim stole the spotlight after winning gold in the women’s 400m hurdles.

📌 Performance highlights:

⚡ Strong and controlled start
⚡ Powerful finishing acceleration
⚡ Winning time: 56.93 seconds

🔥 She also set a new personal best, outperforming top Asian competitors.


⚡ Abdulqaddus Ahmed Dominates 200m

🏃‍♂️ Abdulqaddus Ahmed Ali continued the UAE’s success with a gold medal in the men’s 200m.

📌 Key details:

⚡ 20.85 seconds
⚡ New personal best
⚡ Strong headwind resistance

🔥 He held off strong competition from China and Sri Lanka in a tight finish.


🏆 Fifth Gold in Mixed Relay Glory

🌍 The UAE capped its campaign with a gold medal in the 4x400m mixed relay.

📌 Race details:

⚡ Championship record: 3:18.81 minutes
⚡ Broke previous record significantly
⚡ Strong team performance

⭐ Team members:

🏃‍♂️ Saeed Shuaib Omar
🏃‍♀️ Amina Qamar Al-Din
🏃‍♂️ Suleiman Abdulrahman
🏃‍♀️ Maryam Karim

🔥 Maryam became the star of the championship with two gold medals.


🌍 Strong Competition Across Asia

📌 Final standings:

🥈 Chinese Taipei – Silver
🥉 Sri Lanka – Bronze
🇭🇰 Hong Kong – Fifth place

⚠️ India was disqualified due to a technical violation.

🔥 UAE dominated sprint and relay events throughout the competition.


📊 A Real Athletic Transformation

🚨 The success reflects a deep transformation in UAE athletics.

📌 Key factors:

⚡ Advanced training programs
⚡ International training camps
⚡ Youth talent development
⚡ Strong federation support

🔥 The UAE is becoming a rising power in Asian athletics.


⭐ Official Praise

📌 Dr. Khaled Al Nabulsi praised the achievement, stating:

🔥 It reflects strong development programs
🔥 It confirms strategic success
🔥 It highlights a promising new generation

⚡ He also praised the athletes’ fighting spirit and discipline.


🏁 A Bright Future Ahead

🚨 UAE athletics appears to be entering a golden era.

🏆 A new generation ready to:

⚡ Compete in Asia
⚡ Break records
⚡ Reach global levels

🔥 The UAE is becoming a serious contender in international athletics.

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