The Saudi Special Olympics team has won a gold medal in the athletics competitions at the 16th Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023.
Saudi runner Thamer Ahmed won the gold medal by coming in first place in the 800m race held on the athletics track at the Olympic Village with a time of 2 minutes and 30.08 seconds.
Maltese runner Jack Gatt came in second and won the silver medal, while Spanish runner David Marti won the bronze medal by taking third place.
Thamer said the race was not easy, with competition from distinguished players in his category.
The Saudi runner also pointed out that his ambition does not stop at this medal, and he is striving to get more medals in the upcoming competitions of the World Games.
After his victory, the President of the Saudi Special Olympics Board, Dr. Maha Al-Juffali, met with the athlete and congratulated him on his outstanding performance.
Al-Juffali praised the athlete's efforts and achievement.
The Saudi volleyball team won against Tanzania and Botswana in Group B in other competitions, scoring 2-0 in each match.
