UAE raises medal tally to 11 at GCC Games Doha 2026

The UAE delegation raised its medal tally to 11 at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, comprising two gold, two silver and seven bronze.

The Games are being held in Doha from May 11 to 22, and the UAE secured its latest haul across taekwondo, fencing, swimming, equestrian and athletics, according to state-run WAM news agency.

How many medals has the UAE won at the GCC Games Doha 2026?

The UAE has won 11 medals at the GCC Games Doha 2026: two gold, two silver and seven bronze.

Abdulaziz Almheiri and one other athlete claimed the golds, while medals came across five sports including taekwondo, fencing, swimming, equestrian and athletics.

Which UAE athletes won medals in taekwondo?

Abdulaziz Almheiri claimed gold in the men's under-68kg category, while Maha Rabie took silver in the women's under-57kg.

Salma Al Ketbi added bronze in the women's under-67kg, underlining the UAE taekwondo team's strength across multiple weight classes at the Games.

How did UAE perform in fencing and swimming?

In fencing, Fares Al Balooshi won bronze in the foil event and Shaikha Al Zaabi claimed bronze in épée.

Swimmer Hussain Shawqi secured bronze in the men's 100m freestyle, finishing in 51.84 seconds.

What other sports contributed to the UAE medal tally?

The UAE national equestrian team won silver in the team show jumping competition. Ayoob Sarwashi also added bronze in the 5,000m race walk on the opening day of athletics, broadening the UAE's medal spread across the Games.

What did UAE's fencing director say about the results?

Ali Al Kindi, National Teams Director and Board Member of the UAE Fencing Federation, described the fencing team's start as positive and promising. He credited the athletes alongside technical and administrative staff, and also thanked the UAE Olympic Committee for its support and the organizing committee for its hospitality.

Al Kindi said the team is continuing its preparations for remaining competitions with high morale, targeting further success in the UAE's name.