UAE athletics secure four medals at 21st Arab U20 Championships in Tunisia
UAE athletics secured four medals on day two of the 21st Arab U20 Championships in Tunisia, highlighted by a 100m silver and a new national mark in the steeplechase. The tournament runs through April 30 and has seen several UAE athletes reach the podium and set personal and national benchmarks. The performances extend a promising start for the Emirati team as competition continues in Tunis.
Medal count rises to four on second day
The UAE delegation increased its medal tally to four after the second day of competition in Tunis. The haul now stands at one gold, one silver and two bronze medals following successes across sprint and hurdle events. Team officials said the results reflect depth in the country’s youth athletics programme and provide momentum for the remaining schedule.
Arwa Ali secures 100m silver with 12.00 seconds
Arwa Ali claimed the silver medal in the women’s 100m final, recording a time of 12.00 seconds. She finished 0.45 seconds behind the gold medallist in a closely contested sprint that showcased strong starts and tight finishes. The result marks a major podium achievement for Arwa and adds a key individual medal to the UAE’s tally.
Sara Fahad captures bronze in 100m hurdles
Sara Fahad took bronze in the 100m hurdles, rounding out a productive day for UAE sprinters and hurdlers. Her race combined clean hurdling technique with steady acceleration between barriers, earning her a podium place among a competitive regional field. The bronze contributes to the team’s growing medal count and underlines the strength of UAE women in short technical events.
Alya Al Mehairi sets new national mark in 3000m steeplechase
Alya Al Mehairi delivered a notable performance in the 3000m steeplechase, finishing fourth but registering a new national time of 12:28.60. Although just outside the medals, her finish represents a national record at the youth level and demonstrates progress in the country’s distance running ranks. Team coaches highlighted the result as a breakthrough that should encourage further investment in endurance training for young Emirati athletes.
Opening day produced gold, bronze and a long-standing national record
The UAE team opened the championships with immediate impact, taking a gold and a bronze in the inaugural day’s 100m races. Delegation reports noted that a national youth record, which had stood for 21 years, was broken during the opening session. That early success established a strong platform that athletes have built on during the second day of competition.
Preparations and prospects for remaining events in Tunis
Coaches say the squad arrived in Tunisia with carefully planned training blocks and targeted event entries to maximise medal opportunities. Several UAE athletes remain entered in upcoming finals and heats, and officials expect further chances to add to the medal tally before the championships close on April 30. The performance trend in Tunis will be used to inform athlete development plans ahead of continental and global under-20 events.
The UAE’s performances in Tunis reflect a concerted effort to raise standards in youth athletics across sprints, hurdles and distance events. Continued podium finishes and national marks signal progress in the federation’s talent pipeline and offer encouragement to athletes, coaches and supporters as the championships conclude.
