26-05-2025
UAE Sprinter Maryam Karim Named Best Asian U-18 Female Athlete
The recognition comes after her standout performance at the Asian Athletics Championships for Juniors.
May 26, 2025
Maryam Karim, sprinter for the UAE national athletics team, has been awarded Best Asian Under-18 Female Athlete at the 2025 Asian Athletics Awards, held in Gumi, South Korea.
The recognition comes after her standout performance at the Asian Athletics Championships for Juniors, where she secured two gold medals in the 200m and 400m hurdles.
Organised by the Asian Athletics Association, the award acknowledges Karim's consistency and excellence on the track.
Karim's win marks a proud moment for UAE athletics, particularly as more young female athletes continue to make their mark across the region.