UAE adds three jiu-jitsu medals at Asian Games to take tally to eight
Dubai: The UAE Jiu-Jitsu National Team added three more medals to the country’s haul at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 on Friday, winning two golds and a bronze to take its overall tally to eight medals, five golds, two silvers and a bronze. Mahdi Al Awlaqi claimed gold in the men’s 77kg category after defeating Jordan’s Mahmoud Jabr in the final, adding another title to the UAE’s growing…
Thailand's women's sepak takraw team has advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games. They defeated India 2-0 in their final Group A match, winning 15-10, 15-4. The team consists of Waratsamee Thongsod, Somrudee Prueprak, Wipada Jitpornawan, and Ratchaneekorn Sae-heng. According to Khaosod English, Thailand finished the group stage with two wins and one loss, placing second in Group A.
In the semifinals, Thailand will face Indonesia, the winner of Group B. The match is scheduled for 12:00 Thailand time.
There is no information about the sepak takraw team's semifinal match outcome or other sports events besides long jumper Ancy Sojan's performance at the Asian Games, where she won silver.
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