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Qatar Tribune
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Team Qatar wins historic bronze at West Asian Gymnastics in Jordan
Tribune News Network Amman Team Qatar's junior artistic gymnastics squad has secured a historic achievement at the West Asian Gymnastics Championship, currently taking place in Jordan from 14 to 18 May, by clinching the bronze medal in the team competition. In a fiercely contested event, the young Qatari gymnasts delivered impressive performances and consistent results that earned them a place on the podium in one of the region's most competitive tournaments. The success didn't stop there. Rising star Ahmed Sameer added to the team's tally with a bronze medal in the all-around, before going on to claim a gold medal on the floor exercise with a standout routine. His teammate Yousef Ahmed also shone on the same apparatus, winning silver, further underlining the strength of Qatar's next generation of gymnasts. Although the finals of the individual apparatus events are still ongoing, hopes are high for more medals, given the strong performances Team Qatar has shown so far. The Qatari junior team consists of Ahmed Sameer, Omar Al Hefnawi, Yousef Ahmed, and Fares Shadi. Qatar Gymnastics Federation President Ali Al Hitmi praised the team's performance, calling it a major milestone. 'What the junior team has achieved proves that we are on the right path toward a promising future,' he said. 'It strengthens Qatar's position in the regional and international gymnastics scene.' He added: 'We are proud of these results. They reflect the tremendous efforts made by the technical and administrative teams to elevate gymnastics in Qatar. Our athletes showed tremendous fighting spirit and proved they are capable of reaching the podium on the international stage.'
Qatar Tribune
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Qatar Tribune
Younousse and Tijan win AVC Beach Tour
Team Qatar duo of Cherif Younousse and Ahmed Tijan claimed the AVC Beach Tour – Doha Open title with a commanding 2-0 win over Australia. Another dominant performance showing that highlights Team Qatar's strength on the Asian stage. (TNN) page 12
