Saudi Players Secure 10 Medals at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

Asian Games' mascots are seen on a shop's wall in Hangzhou, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
Asian Games' mascots are seen on a shop's wall in Hangzhou, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
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Saudi Players Secure 10 Medals at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games

Asian Games' mascots are seen on a shop's wall in Hangzhou, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)
Asian Games' mascots are seen on a shop's wall in Hangzhou, China's eastern Zhejiang province on September 18, 2023. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

Omar Nada, an 18-year-old jiu-jitsu player from the Saudi National team, secured the bronze medal in the under-85 kg weight category, marking the conclusion of Saudi Arabia's participation in the 19th Asian Games. With this victory, Saudi Arabia's total medal count increased to 10, comprised of 4 gold, 2 silver, and 4 bronze medals. The Asian Games are set to conclude on Sunday.

Nada, who is the youngest athlete in the Saudi delegation at Hangzhou, has etched his name in history as the youngest Saudi player to secure a medal in the prestigious tournament. He clinched the bronze medal by defeating Abdulrahman Haj from Kyrgyzstan in the match for third and fourth place, based on a referee's decision.



Mbappé Scores Again as Real Madrid Ends 2024 in 2nd Place in Spanish League

Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 22, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 22, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
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Mbappé Scores Again as Real Madrid Ends 2024 in 2nd Place in Spanish League

Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 22, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)
Real Madrid's French forward #09 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Sevilla FC at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on December 22, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP)

Kylian Mbappé added to his scoring streak with a superb strike 10 minutes into a Spanish league match as Real Madrid beat Sevilla 4-2 on Sunday to finish the year one point behind leader Atletico Madrid.
Mbappé sent a right-footed shot into the upper corner for his fourth goal in as many matches with Madrid in all competitions. It was Mbappé's sixth goal in his last eight games with Madrid, The Associated Press reported.
Federico Valverde, Rodrygo and Brahim Díaz also scored in the comfortable home victory.
Atletico rallied to shock Barcelona 2-1 Saturday with a stoppage-time goal by Alexander Sorloth. Third-place Barcelona is two points behind Madrid, having played an extra game.
Valverde scored in the 20th and Rodrygo in the 34th before Sevilla got on the board with Isaac Romero in the 35th. Díaz extended Madrid's lead in the 53rd and Dodi Lukebakio got the visitors' other goal in the 85th at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Sevilla, sitting in 12th place, had won two of its last two games in all competitions.
Valencia draws late Second-to-last Valencia salvaged a 2-2 home draw with Alaves, thanks to a goal by Dani Gómez eight minutes into second-half stoppage time after the visitors had taken the lead with Joan Jordán in the 88th.
The setback drew more protests from Valencia fans who have been unhappy with the administration of team owner Peter Lim.