Athletics chief praises 'exceptional achievement' of UAE's Asian Games gold medal winner
The head of the UAE Athletics Federation has praised Mariam Kareem's "exceptional achievement" in winning the country's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Kareem came home first in the women's 400m hurdles final in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday, setting a new Asian Games record time of 54.31 seconds . The teenager had qualified for the final with a dominant run in the heats on Sunday as she…
The head of the UAE Athletics Federation, Major General Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr, has lauded Mariam Kareem's remarkable achievement of winning the UAE's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games. Kareem, a 18-year-old, shattered the record by clocking a stunning 54.31 seconds in the women's 400m hurdles final in Aichi-Nagoya.
This feat, coupled with her personal best of 55.14 seconds in the heats, marked a significant milestone for the young athlete. Dr Al Murr expressed immense pride in Kareem, stating that the achievement not only secured the UAE's maiden gold of the Games but also set a new Games record and a world best U20 time. Kareem's success is a testament to the UAE's investment in nurturing national talent and the strong support from the country's leadership.
The UAE's first medal of the Games was won by Sulaiman Abdulrahman in the men's 400m, who secured a silver medal by finishing just 0.09 seconds behind the gold medallist, Joshua Atkinson.
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