Yesterday, Tuesday, the Bahraini teams added nine medals to Bahrain’s total in the International School Games (Bahrain 2024), hosted by the Kingdom under the royal patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. Athletics secured four medals (one gold, two silver, and one bronze), taekwondo contributed three (one gold and two bronze), and the Paralympic Games brought in two medals (one silver and one bronze). Bahrain’s overall count has now reached 42 medals (10 gold, 12 silver, and 20 bronze).

Four Medals in Athletics

The Bahrain School Athletics Team concluded its participation with outstanding achievements, as male and female runners delivered an honorable performance at the Bahrain National Stadium in Isa Sports City, further elevating Bahrain’s medal count.

In the girls’ medley relay, the team—featuring Naima Naomi, Rehana Garbohat, Aisha Bess, and Sofiane Hasmo—secured the gold medal, finishing in 2:09.89.

In the boys’ 200m race, runner Alaa Samuel captured the silver medal, completing the race in 21.43 seconds, following closely behind the Hungarian gold medalist. In the girls’ 200m race, Aisha Abdullah earned bronze with a time of 23.82 seconds, finishing behind competitors from the UAE and Nigeria.

The Bahraini team also performed exceptionally in the 4x100m relay, claiming the silver medal with a time of 40.97. The team members, Othman Qamar, Alaa Sami, Abbas Abu Bakr, and Rashid Talib, displayed strong coordination that contributed to their success.

In the Paralympic athletics competitions, runner Ahmed Nader distinguished himself in the 3000m T53 race, earning a silver medal and marking a notable achievement for Bahrain in this category.

Paralympic Badminton Bronze for Bahrain’s Zainab Ali Salman

Bahraini athlete Zainab Ali Salman clinched the bronze medal in the Paralympic Badminton Singles competition after an outstanding performance in Hall D at Isa Sports City. Throughout the tournament, Zainab displayed determination and exceptional skill, securing her place on the podium among some of the world’s top Paralympic badminton players.

Three Medals for Bahrain Taekwondo Team

The Bahrain Taekwondo Team wrapped up its participation in the Gymnasiade “Bahrain 2024” with strong results in the Taekwondo competitions held on Tuesday in Hall C at Isa Sports City. Bahraini competitor Yousef Khosrawi captured the gold medal in the under-73 kg category, defeating India’s Jaden Zomnawi in the final, marking a significant achievement for Bahrain.

In the under-55 kg category, Bahrain’s Hadi Ghuloum earned the bronze medal, with the top positions secured by athletes from Algeria and the UAE.

In the girls’ category, Wesal Al-Ammar took third place, winning the bronze medal, while Emirati Sarah Rashid claimed gold, followed by Algeria’s Maryam Al-Ahmar in second place.