Saudi Youth Cycling Team Clinches Gold at the 2023 Asian Track Championships

Saudi Youth Cycling Team Clinches Gold at the 2023 Asian Track Championships
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Saudi Youth Cycling Team Clinches Gold at the 2023 Asian Track Championships

Saudi Youth Cycling Team Clinches Gold at the 2023 Asian Track Championships

The Saudi youth cycling team clinched on Sunday the gold medal at the 2023 Asian Track Cycling Championships held in the Thai city of Suphan Buri from August 27th to August 30th, with the participation of 14 Asian teams.
The achievement realized by the Saudi youth team, consisting of "Jihad Al-Hassan, Fares Al-Mudhahi, Abdullah Al-Issa, Abdul-Rahman Azibi, and Salman Al-Salem," was in the team pursuit race, SPA reported.
The Hong Kong team secured the silver medal, while the bronze was claimed by the Thailand team.
In another achievement, the Saudi women's team snatched the bronze medal in the team sprint race, with cyclists "Dania Sambawa, Mounira Al Darwish, and Mourouj Felemban".
Furthermore, the Saudi cyclist Dania Sambawa contributed to this success by claiming a bronze medal in the scratch race.
On Saturday, the Saudi women's team clinched a total of four medals in the opening of the Asian Cup: two silver and two bronze.
Dania Sambawa secured the first two silver medals in the elimination and team pursuit races, while the first bronze was earned by Mourouj Felemban in the elimination race. Moreover, Munira Al-Dariush secured the second bronze in the team pursuit race.



Arsenal Goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, Becomes Club's Youngest-ever Starter

Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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Arsenal Goalkeeper Jack Porter, 16, Becomes Club's Youngest-ever Starter

Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Arsenal's 16-year-old goalkeeper Jack Porter reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Chelsea at the Vitality Stadium in Bournemouth, England, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Jack Porter became Arsenal's youngest-ever player to start a first-team game when the 16-year-old goalkeeper made his debut against Bolton in the English League Cup on Wednesday, The Associated Press reported.
At 16 years, 72 days old, Porter surpasses club icon Cesc Fabregas, who was 16 years, 177 days when he started against Rotherham in October 2003.
Porter was selected in place of first choice David Raya, who was ruled out with a thigh injury, Arsenal said.
Porter is an England under-17 international and was a substitute for Arsenal's game against Manchester City on Sunday.
He is the second-youngest player to represent Arsenal's first team.
Ethan Nwaneri holds that record after coming on as a substitute aged 15 years, 181 days in September 2022.
Nwaneri scored twice in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the third-division club.