Oman Wins Big at West Asian Athletics Championship

  • Publish date: Sunday، 02 June 2024
Related articles
Sohar to Host the West Asian Club Volleyball Championship
Women's Volleyball Tourney Returns to Oman for Round 10
Dhofar Wins 11th HM’s Cup Title with Victory Over Al Nahda

Oman’s athletes rocked the West Asian Athletics Championship in Basra, Iraq, snagging a gold, silver, and two bronzes! 

Salim Bin Abdullah Al Rawahi soared to bronze in the men's long jump with a leap of 6.91 meters. Though Iraq's Abdullah Gamer clinched gold with 7.43 meters, and Ehab Yassine took silver at 7.03 meters, Al Rawahi's performance was stellar!

Meanwhile, sprinting sensation Mazoon Al Alawi earned bronze in the women's 100m hurdles, clocking in at 15.61 seconds. The gold went to Iraq’s Kurdistan Jamal (14.73 seconds), and Syria’s Al Yasar Yousfi Al Mohammed nabbed silver (14.87 seconds).

Oman’s medal haul at the championship showcases the nation’s rising talent and dedication to athletics. Keep an eye out for these athletes – they’re just getting started!

Join our FREE WhatsApp news channel and stay up to date about events happening in the GCC.