UAE sprinters reach men’s 400m final at 2026 Asian Games
UAE athletics team reaches men’s 400m final at Aichi–Nagoya 2026 Asian Games
Suleiman Abdulrahman and Emmanuel Bamidele, representatives of the UAE, secured their spots in the men’s 400m final at the Asian Games Aichi–Nagoya 2026. Abdulrahman finished his heat in 45.89 seconds, while Bamidele claimed the fastest time with a 45.76-second run. UAE athletes showcased their prowess in various events, including shooting and esports.
In the shooting event, Ghaya Shuhail and Mohammed Saleh secured 560 points, placing the UAE team 18th overall. In esports, the UAE team’s campaign concluded with a defeat in the Fighting Games quarter-finals. Meanwhile, Bangaly Al Ahbabi claimed a seventh-place finish in the women's 57kg weightlifting category, lifting a total of 110kg.
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