Saudi Athlete Wins Silver Medal at Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Abu Dhabi

Saudi athlete Nael Mardini. SPA
Saudi athlete Nael Mardini. SPA
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Saudi Athlete Wins Silver Medal at Mixed Martial Arts Competition in Abu Dhabi

Saudi athlete Nael Mardini. SPA
Saudi athlete Nael Mardini. SPA

Saudi athlete Nael Mardini won the silver medal in the 48 kg weight class at the IMMAF Youth World Championships in Abu Dhabi after losing to Ukrainian athlete Andrii Vykliuk.

Mardini has won four rounds at the mixed martial arts competition against competing athletes from Uzbekistan, Estonia, South Africa and Ukraine.

More than 658 athletes from more than 54 countries are participating in the competition.



Saudi National Team Starts Participation at Third GCC Beach Games in Oman

The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
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Saudi National Team Starts Participation at Third GCC Beach Games in Oman

The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA
The even is hosted by the Sultanate of Oman - SPA

The Saudi national team began its participation in the Third Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Beach Games on Saturday, hosted by the Sultanate of Oman, by facing off against the Bahraini team in the beach handball event.

The match ended with the Bahraini national team winning by two halves to one, SPA reported.
The Saudi delegation consists of 50 players competing in seven beach sports, including beach soccer, handball, volleyball, swimming, paragliding, and athletics.
This evening, the official opening ceremony will take place at Qurum Natural Park in Muscat.

The event will feature artistic and cultural performances that reflect the essence of Gulf identity.