Mariam Kareem: Athletics chief praises 'exceptional achievement' of UAE's Asian Games gold-medal winner
The head of the UAE Olympic Committee 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 heat on Sunday as she clocked a…
The head of the UAE Olympic Committee, Major General Dr Mohammed Abdullah Al Murr, has commended the remarkable accomplishment of Mariam Kareem, the UAE's Asian Games gold medalist. Kareem clinched victory in the women's 400m hurdles final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, posting a record-breaking time of 54.31 seconds. The 18-year-old had already qualified for the final with a personal-best heat time of 55.14 seconds.
Al Murr lauded Kareem's achievement, noting that she not only secured the UAE's maiden gold medal of the Games but also established a new Asian Games record and set the U20 world best time in the event. This success highlights the emergence of a promising Emirati talent capable of competing at the highest global level.
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