10-04-2025
Oman athletes bag five more medals
MUSCAT, APRIL 10
Oman's athletes continued to impress at GCC Beach Games (Muscat 2025) securing five medals in a remarkable display of skill and determination in the beach athletics competitions on Thursday.
In the women's triple jump, Shaikha al Hinai soared to gold, delivering a commanding performance that set her apart from the field. Fellow Omani athlete Alaa al Zadjali clinched the silver, reinforcing Oman's growing dominance in women's athletics. The bronze went to Abeer al Balushi of the UAE who also showed commendable form throughout the contest.
Oman men's relay team took first place in the 4x60m relay event after they delivered an impressive team performance with great coordination and harmony on the track. The UAE came in second, while Saudi Arabia secured third place after a tight race down to the final metres.
In the women's 4x60m relay, Oman women's athletes continued their powerful showing and deservedly took first place confirming their strength in sprint and relay events. The UAE came second and Bahrain took third in a race filled with excitement and intensity all the way to the finish line.
Meanwhile, in the high jump, Alia al Mughairi of Oman impressed with a series of confident and clean jumps that earned her the top spot. Her consistency and technique stood out among the competitors. Alia al Hammadi of the UAE took second place while Raghad Bouareesh of Saudi Arabia secured third after a determined effort.
QATAR WIN BEACH VOLLEY GOLD
Oman team (2) settled for the silver medal after they suffered a 2-0 loss against Qatar team (1) in the final clash of beach volleyball event at Al Hail Beach on Thursday. Oman team duo of Mazin al Hashmi and Hood al Jalbobi worked hard to win one of the sets in the game but they could not beat Tokyo Olympics bronze medallists pair of Ahmed Tijan and Sherif Younes.
Oman team (1) lost the bronze medal after their loss against Bahrain team (2) by 2-0 in the third and fourth play-off. Oman team (1) were represented by Haitham al Shuraiqi and Nooh al Jalbobi.
OMAN BEAT BAHRAIN
Oman's beach handball team continued their strong performance in the tournament, securing a perfect record with a well-deserved 2-0 victory over Bahrain. The first half saw a dominant display by the Omani team, with Asaad al Hassani opening the scoring, followed by a second goal from his team-mate Ali al Jamhi.
Bahrain attempted to close the gap through Mahdi Ali, but Said al Hassani restored the lead by scoring the third goal, making it 6-2 in favour of Oman. Oman maintained their momentum throughout the half, with goals from Asaad al Hassani, Muhannad al Zarafi and Said al Hassani. For Bahrain, Ali Abdulhassani and Mahdi Ali managed to get on the scoreboard. Thanks to impressive teamwork, Oman finished the first half leading 20-14. In the second half, Mehdi al Siyabi opened the scoring for Oman, but Bahrain quickly responded with a goal from Ali Abdulhassani to level the match. The intense back-and-forth continued, with Said al Hassani putting Oman ahead again, only for Ali Abdulhassani to equalise once more.
However, the Omani players soon took full control of the game, scoring three consecutive goals to widen the gap to 10-4. They continued to deliver a strong and steady offensive performance, ending the second half with a 15-10 lead.
In the other match, the UAE defeated Saudi Arabia 2-0. The Emirati team took control early in the first half, showcasing a strong performance that helped them secure the set with a 20-16 win. In the second half, they maintained their momentum and rhythm, finishing the set with a 17-14 victory.
