Champions Return Home After GCC Success

TDT | Manama

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Bahrain’s athletics and table tennis teams were welcomed back to the kingdom yesterday after a strong showing at the 4th GCC Games in Doha, where they continued their impressive run across multiple sports.

Officials from the Bahrain Olympic Committee, including Executive Director of Operations Ahmed Mohammed Abdulghaffar and Dr. Moayyed Al Alawi, received the athletes on arrival. Both praised the team’s performances and commitment, and reaffirmed continued support for upcoming competitions.

Bahrain’s athletics team accounted for most of the medals, producing a series of dominant displays and several podium sweeps.

In one of the latest events, Raihanah Garoubah won gold in the women’s 200m in 23.23 seconds, ahead of teammate Aisha Abdullah, who took silver. Noora Jasim claimed gold in the women’s shot put with a best effort of 15.29m.

In the women’s 1,500m, Nelly Korir secured gold in 4:22.56, with teammate Tigest Mekonen taking silver. Abdikani Hamid won gold in the men’s 5,000m in 14:54.95, followed by compatriot Dawit Fikadu in silver position.

The women’s 4x400m relay team — Zenab Mahamat, Aisha Abdullah, Sufian Abdulghani, and Kemi Adekoya — added another gold in 3:34.29.

Bahrain also earned a bronze in the men’s 200m through Ali Haji, who clocked 20.80 seconds.

In the latest table tennis action, Ryan Emad secured bronze in the women’s singles after a 3–2 win over compatriot Dana Alkhayyat in the third-place match.

With competition at the Games running until May 22, Bahrain are expected to remain in medal contention in the remaining events.