Golden Glory and Silver Spark in Bahrain!

Qatar’s young athletes delivered a brilliant performance at the Asian Youth Games, claiming two medals in athletics, gold for Aboubakr Idris and silver for Dana Salem, marking another proud chapter in Qatar’s journey toward regional sporting excellence.

In a spectacular display of speed and control, Aboubakr Idris powered to victory in the men’s 110m hurdles, clocking an impressive 13.61 seconds (+0.9 m/s) to secure the gold medal ahead of Tao Kaidi (China) and Naif Al-Sumairi (Saudi Arabia). His golden run not only brought glory to Team Qatar but also stood as the country’s first athletics gold medal of the Games.

Moments later, Dana Salem lit up the track with a stunning performance in the women’s 200m, racing her way to the silver medal with a time of 24.30 seconds (+2.0 m/s) after a thrilling semifinal qualification earlier in the competition. Her determination and composure showcased the promise of Qatar’s next generation of female sprinters, and her medal adds another milestone to the nation’s growing success in youth athletics.

As the Qatari flag was raised twice in Bahrain, pride filled the air, a reminder that this is not just about medals, but about belief, progress, and the making of tomorrow’s champions.

Event Summary:

• Aboubakr Idris – 110m Hurdles: Gold Medal, 13.61 (+0.9 m/s)
• Dana Salem – 200m: Silver Medal, 24.30 (+2.0 m/s)
• Nasser Al-Atbi – Pole Vault: NM (No Mark)
• Meryem Salek – 1500m, 05:05.94