Saudi athletes win silver and bronze at 2026 World Masters Athletics Championships
Saudi Arabia's masters team claimed silver and bronze medals in Daegu, South Korea, through Sarah Al-Hilal and Mohammed Al-Qurayea.
Saudi Arabia's masters team secured silver and bronze medals at the World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC 2026) held in Daegu, South Korea. The country's performance was bolstered by the achievements of athletes Sarah Al-Hilal and Mohammed Al-Qurayea. Al-Hilal, competing in the heptathlon, earned a bronze medal and finished in third place with a total of 3,856 points.
Al-Qurayea claimed the silver medal in the pole vault event, clearing a height of 3.40 meters to finish second. Despite the ongoing competition featuring approximately 7,476 athletes from 106 nations, including over 11,000 administrative staff and accompanying personnel, Saudi Arabia's delegation is still actively participating.
The WMAC 2026 in Daegu will continue until September 3, showcasing a variety of track and field events. The Saudi team's goal is to achieve more medals and enhance the nation's global sports accolades.
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