The Bahraini teams continue their remarkable success at the International School Gymnasiade (Bahrain 2024), hosted under the esteemed patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. With the latest achievements of 12 additional medals (3 gold, 4 silver, and 5 bronze), Bahrain’s total medal count has reached 33, comprising 8 gold, 9 silver, and 16 bronze.
In a standout performance, the Bahraini women’s athletics team captured gold in the 4x100m relay. The team—composed of Laila Kamal, Rehana Ghreweh, Aisha Bess, and Sofiane Hasmo—finished the race in an impressive 45.57 seconds, outperforming Hong Kong, which claimed silver with a time of 46.84 seconds, and China, which took bronze with a time of 47.38 seconds.
In the corresponding boys’ 4x100m relay, Bahrain’s team finished first. However, the final standings remain pending due to a protest submitted on the result.
Bahrain Taekwondo Team Secures Seven Medals at International School Gymnasiade
The Bahrain Taekwondo team clinched seven medals—two gold, two silver, and three bronze—in yesterday’s competitions held at Hall C in Isa Sports City as part of the International School Games.
In an impressive show of skill, Asmahan Banat claimed the gold medal in the poomsae competition, outperforming competitors from the Emirates, Nepal, and India. Halima Al Busaidi added another gold to Bahrain’s tally in the under-68 kg girls’ coloured belt category.
On the boys’ side, Fadi Al Dhawadi secured silver in the under-68 kg coloured belt category, while Juan Daniel took bronze in the under-68 kg black belt category. Abdul Rahman Al Qasimi also earned a bronze in the under-59 kg boys’ coloured belt event.
In the poomsae segment, Thajba Al Busaidi won silver in the girls’ under-52 kg coloured belt category. Additionally, the Bahraini girls’ team earned a bronze medal in the poomsae team competition after an outstanding performance against strong teams from China, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.
Bahrain Wrestling Team Secures Four Medals on First Day of Gymnasiade Wrestling Competitions
The Bahrain wrestling team delivered strong performances on the opening day of the wrestling competition at the Gymnasiade, hosted in the Bahrain Football Association Hall at Isa Sports City. Bahrain’s wrestlers achieved two silver and two bronze medals, marking a successful start for the team.
In the 65 kg category, Ramadan Abdulkadirov claimed the silver medal following an intense bout, while Arslan Mirzayev also earned silver in the 70 kg category. Bahrain’s success continued in the bronze medal rounds, with Tungay Verdiev securing bronze in the 55 kg weight class and Abdulmajid Abdulmajid taking bronze in the 60 kg category.
