Ziyad falls short of Asian Para Games gold medal defence
KUALA LUMPUR: National para athletics icon Ziyad Zolkefli failed to retain his gold medal in the men's shot put F20 event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games on Friday.
Abu Dhabi recently saw UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan honor the UAE jiu-jitsu team for their remarkable achievements at the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 held in Japan. The team, along with their technical and administrative staff, were presented with medals by the esteemed leader. Sheikh Mohamed's congratulatory remarks highlighted the collective efforts of the players, coaches, and administrators which led to their success.
The President commended the team's determination in representing their country at the prestigious Games, emphasizing the UAE's unwavering support for the development of the sports sector. He expressed optimism that this achievement would inspire further success in various sports within the UAE. The team members, in turn, expressed their pride in the accomplishment and credited Sheikh Mohamed's support as a significant motivator for continued success on the international stage.
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