Qatar Athletics Delivers Strong Performance at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026
Qatar Athletics concluded a successful campaign at the 4th GCC Games Doha 2026, held from 14–17 May, securing a total of 34 medals across four days of competition, including 12 gold, 13 silver, and 9 bronze medals.
The performances highlighted Qatar’s growing depth and competitiveness in athletics, with several standout results demonstrating strong potential ahead of upcoming international championships and the Asian Games later this year.
One of the key highlights of the Games came in the Men’s 400m Hurdles, where Abderrahman Alsaleck claimed gold with an impressive time of 48.85 seconds, while Bassem Hemeida secured silver in 49.28 seconds, delivering a remarkable Qatari 1–2 finish. Alsaleck’s performance currently ranks among the leading performances globally this season and reflects the continued progress of Qatar Athletics on the international stage.
Qatar also dominated the Men’s 400m event with another 1–2 finish, as Ammar Ismail Yahya Ibrahim won gold in 45.51 seconds ahead of teammate Ashraf Hussen Osman, who secured silver in 45.76 seconds. These results further strengthen Qatar’s position in the quarter-mile events and reinforce the potential of the national relay teams.
Across the Games, Qatar achieved five 1–2 finishes in athletics events, showcasing both quality and depth within the program. Additional notable performances included:
- Gold medal performances by Mutaz Barshim in the High Jump and Abdesalam Seifeldin Heneida in Pole Vault.
- Strong throws performances by Ashraf Amjad Al-Saifi, who won gold in Hammer Throw, while Ahmed Amgad Al-Saifi secured bronze in the same event.
- Double gold medal success for Sara Shams Ali in the Women’s 100m Hurdles and 400m Hurdles.
- Multiple medal-winning performances from Mubarik Abdi Said, Zakaria Al-Ahlaami, Samar Mansouri, Dana Noor Salem, and Salma Hamed.
The overall results underline Qatar’s position as one of the leading athletics nations within the GCC region and reflect the continued efforts of athletes, coaches, and support teams in developing high-performance athletics in the country.
Qatar Athletics extends its congratulations to all athletes, coaches, technical staff, and supporting departments who contributed to this successful achievement.
Event Summary
Men
- Ammar Ismail Yahya Ibrahim – Gold Medal – 400m
- Ashraf Hussen Osman – Silver Medal – 400m
- Mubarik Abdi Said – Gold Medal – 1500m / Bronze Medal – 800m
- Zakaria Al-Ahlaami – Gold Medal – 3000m Steeplechase / Silver Medal – 1500m
- Yaser Salem Bagharab – Silver Medal – 3000m Steeplechase
- Mabrook Jahzah – Gold Medal – 5000m Race Walk
- Issa Ahmed – Silver Medal – 5000m Race Walk
- Abderrahman Alsaleck – Gold Medal – 400m Hurdles
- Bassem Hemeida – Silver Medal – 400m Hurdles
- Mutaz Essa Barshim – Gold Medal – High Jump
- Abdesalam Seifeldin Heneida – Gold Medal – Pole Vault
- Hamza Souissi – Silver Medal – Shot Put
- Moaaz Ibrahim – Silver Medal – Discus Throw
- Mahamat Mahamat – Bronze Medal – Discus Throw
- Ashraf Amjad Al-Saifi – Gold Medal – Hammer Throw
- Ahmed Amgad Al-Saifi – Bronze Medal – Hammer Throw
- Team Qatar – Gold Medal – Men’s 4x400m Relay
- Team Qatar – Silver Medal – Mixed 4x400m Relay
Women
- Sara Shams Ali – Gold Medal – 100m Hurdles / Gold Medal – 400m Hurdles
- Shahd Mohamed – Bronze Medal – 100m Hurdles
- Dana Noor Salem – Bronze Medal – 100m / Bronze Medal – 200m
- Meryem Salek – Bronze Medal – 800m
- Salma Hamed – Bronze Medal – Long Jump / Bronze Medal – High Jump
- Samar Mansouri – Gold Medal – Pole Vault / Silver Medal – Triple Jump
- Alaa Soliman – Silver Medal – High Jump
- Team Qatar – Silver Medal – Women’s 4x400m Relay
