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The results brought the UAE's total medal tally at the championships to three, with competition continuing until June 1.
WAM
The United Arab Emirates won two gold medals at the 22nd Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong on Friday, claiming victory in both the men's and women's 400m finals, WAM reported.
The results brought the UAE's total medal tally at the championships to three, with competition continuing until June 1.
What records did the UAE break at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships?
Sulaiman Abdulrahman won the men's 400m in 44.85 seconds, setting a new championship record and personal best.
He became the first athlete in the event's history to break the 45-second barrier, surpassing the previous record of 45.53 seconds set by China's Aiyilikesi'er Wumai'er at the 2024 edition. In the women's 400m, Aminat Qamar Al-Din claimed gold with a personal best of 52.72 seconds.
How did the UAE perform overall at the championships?
The double gold follows Salma Haitham Al Marri's bronze medal in the women's hammer throw earlier in the championships, taking the UAE's total to three medals. The UAE Athletics Federation described Abdulrahman's run as the highlight of the championships and said his record places him as the new benchmark holder in the event's history.
Major General Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al Mur, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, said the results reflect the country's continued investment in athlete development.
Al Mur credited the combined support of the UAE leadership, the National Olympic Committee, and the Ministry of Sports for strengthening national teams and producing future champions.
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