Bahrain Makes History with First-Ever Asian Para-Taekwondo Championship Victory
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Bahrain has achieved a historic milestone by topping the overall standings at the Asian Para-Taekwondo (Poomsae) Championship, held recently in Kuching, Malaysia. The tournament brought together 50 athletes from eight countries: Bahrain, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand.
Team Bahrain delivered a stellar performance, winning nine medals—five gold, three silver, and one bronze—securing first place in Asia for the very first time.
Bahrain’s female athletes led the way, earning three gold, two silver, and one bronze medal, to claim first place in the women’s category. The men’s team also impressed, taking two golds and one silver, finishing second overall in their category.
Bahrain’s Medalists:
đ„ Rouba Al-Omari (Wheelchair – Women)
đ„ Rowan Al-Saad (Down Syndrome – Women)
đ„ Nasser Habeel (Down Syndrome – Men)
đ„ Nassar Al-Muraissi (Wheelchair – Men)
đ„ Zaina Al-Baloushi (Short Stature – Women)
đ„ Noura Zainal (Down Syndrome – Women)
đ„ Ali Hassan (Down Syndrome – Men)
đ„ Yasmeen Fikri (Intellectual Disability – Women)
đ„ Hajar Al-Jowder (Down Syndrome – Women)
The championship also recognized individual excellence:
đ Best Female Coach in Asia: Fajr Al-Binali
đ Best Female Athlete in Asia: Rowan Al-Saad
This historic win marks Bahrain’s rise as a leading force in Asian Para-Taekwondo, bringing pride to the Kingdom and inspiring future athletes.
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