Bahrain's Mohsen wins bronze at Special Olympics Winter Games
Mohsen clocked a time of 3:18:62, securing a remarkable achievement as the only Arab athlete competing in one of the most challenging events of the tournament. He faced tough competition from athletes representing Pakistan, Latvia, China, Canada, Hong Kong, and Spain.
In the same championship, Bahraini athlete Rawan Al-Saad finished fifth in the 50-meter snowshoeing race.
Mohsen is set to compete in the 400-meter snowshoeing division race tomorrow, aiming to add to his accomplishments at Bahrain's athletes celebrate their win the global event.
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