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From School Runner to Asian Games Champion: The Meteoric Rise of UAE Teenager Mariam KareemSports

From School Runner to Asian Games Champion: The Meteoric Rise of UAE Teenager Mariam Kareem

Emirat teenager Mariam Kareem reflects on her historic gold medal win and record-breaking performance in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games in Nagoya.

The National|October 12, 2026
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Champions Asma Al Hosani and Khaled Al Shehhi Aim for World Pro Glory After Asian Games SuccessSports

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Champions Asma Al Hosani and Khaled Al Shehhi Aim for World Pro Glory After Asian Games Success

UAE jiu-jitsu champions Asma Al Hosani and Khaled Al Shehhi reflect on their successful title defenses at the Asian Games and set their sights on upcoming World Pro glory.

The National|October 8, 2026
South Korea Considers Scaling Back Military Exemptions for Athletes Following Asian Games BacklashSports

South Korea Considers Scaling Back Military Exemptions for Athletes Following Asian Games Backlash

South Korea plans to review and potentially scale back military service exemptions for athletes following public backlash over controversial remarks made by gold medal winners at the Asian Games.

Al Jazeera English|October 7, 2026
UAE Achieves Record-Breaking Success with 13 Medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesSports

UAE Achieves Record-Breaking Success with 13 Medals at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

The UAE athletes returned from the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a record haul of 13 medals, including seven golds, marking the country's best-ever performance in the competition's history.

The National|October 5, 2026|1
Rising Stars: The Phenomenal Teen Athletes Who Dominated the Asian GamesSports

Rising Stars: The Phenomenal Teen Athletes Who Dominated the Asian Games

Teenage athletes made history at the Asian Games by breaking records, winning gold medals, and proving themselves against competitors twice or three times their age.

Al Jazeera English|October 5, 2026
Qatar Concludes Nagoya Asian Games with 18 Medals as Official Countdown to Doha 2030 BeginsSports

Qatar Concludes Nagoya Asian Games with 18 Medals as Official Countdown to Doha 2030 Begins

Qatar finished the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games with 18 medals and officially received the Asian Games flag, beginning its four-year journey toward hosting Doha 2030.

Doha News|October 4, 2026|1
UAE Triumphs at Asian Games with Record Medal Haul, Hailed as Emerging Sporting PowerhouseSports

UAE Triumphs at Asian Games with Record Medal Haul, Hailed as Emerging Sporting Powerhouse

The UAE achieved its most successful Asian Games performance ever at Aichi-Nagoya 2026, securing 13 total medals and finishing 13th overall under the leadership of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid.

The National|October 4, 2026|1
UAE Wraps Up Asian Games with Individual Silver in Equestrian ShowjumpingSports

UAE Wraps Up Asian Games with Individual Silver in Equestrian Showjumping

Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi and Hudson de Vains claimed individual silver at the 2026 Asian Games, bringing the UAE's total medal count to 12.

The National|October 4, 2026
UAE Equestrian Team Secures Dramatic Individual Silver at Asian GamesSports

UAE Equestrian Team Secures Dramatic Individual Silver at Asian Games

Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi and Hudson de Vains claimed individual silver at the 2026 Asian Games following a dramatic jump-off in Tokyo, bringing the UAE's total medal count to 12.

The National|October 4, 2026|1
UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Triumphs at Asian Games with Record-Breaking Medal HaulSports

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Team Triumphs at Asian Games with Record-Breaking Medal Haul

The UAE jiu-jitsu team achieved a historic milestone at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 by securing a record-breaking five gold medals alongside two silvers and one bronze.

The National|October 3, 2026|1
India Defeats Resilient Pakistan to Claim Asian Games T20 GoldSports

India Defeats Resilient Pakistan to Claim Asian Games T20 Gold

India secured the Asian Games men's T20 gold medal after defeating a determined Pakistan team by 19 runs in Nisshin. Meanwhile, other notable Asian Games victories included triumphs for South Korean golfer Tom Kim and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting.

The National|October 3, 2026|2
India and Pakistan Clash for Asian Games T20 Gold: What Happens in Case of a Washout?Sports

India and Pakistan Clash for Asian Games T20 Gold: What Happens in Case of a Washout?

India and Pakistan prepare for the Asian Games men's T20 gold medal match in Nisshin, with rules stating both teams will share the gold if the game is washed out.

The National|October 2, 2026
UAE Dominates Asian Games with Three Gold Medals in Jiu-JitsuSports

UAE Dominates Asian Games with Three Gold Medals in Jiu-Jitsu

The UAE claimed three gold medals in jiu-jitsu at the Asian Games through Khaled Al Shehhi, Ahmed Andeez, and Balqees Abdulla, bringing the nation's total medal count to seven.

The National|October 1, 2026|1
China Extends 52-Year Diving Dominance as Organizers Issue Apology at Asian GamesSports

China Extends 52-Year Diving Dominance as Organizers Issue Apology at Asian Games

China extended its 52-year unbeaten diving record at the Asian Games as the overall gold tally reached 150, while local organizers apologized for logistical inconveniences.

Al Jazeera English|September 30, 2026
Alex Eala Advances to Asian Games Semi-Finals and Secures at Least BronzeSports

Alex Eala Advances to Asian Games Semi-Finals and Secures at Least Bronze

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala defeated Joanna Garland to reach the Asian Games semi-finals at Aichi-Nagoya, securing at least a bronze medal.

The National|September 30, 2026
Transport Blunders Plague Asian Games as South Korea and Pakistan Teams Sent to Wrong VenuesSports

Transport Blunders Plague Asian Games as South Korea and Pakistan Teams Sent to Wrong Venues

Logistical errors at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya disrupted training schedules for South Korea and Pakistan after teams were sent to the wrong venues in Japan.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Teenager Mariam Kareem Makes History with Record-Breaking Gold for UAE at Asian GamesSports

Teenager Mariam Kareem Makes History with Record-Breaking Gold for UAE at Asian Games

Mariam Kareem captured the UAE's first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games by winning the women's 400m hurdles in a record-breaking time, while teammate Sulaiman Abdulrahman claimed silver in the men's 400m final.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Athletes Frustrated by Severe Logistical and Weather Disruptions at Aichi-Nagoya Asian GamesSports

Athletes Frustrated by Severe Logistical and Weather Disruptions at Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games

Athletes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games have expressed deep frustration over severe logistical gaffes, accommodation crises, and weather disruptions. Organisers have formally apologised for the widespread organisational failures.

Al Jazeera English|September 28, 2026|1
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage Secures Gold at Asian Games Javelin FinalSports

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage Secures Gold at Asian Games Javelin Final

Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Pathirage capped off a phenomenal season by winning the javelin gold medal at the Asian Games, while China's Yan Ziyi triumphed in the women's event.

Al Jazeera English|September 28, 2026|1
Rain Washouts Propel India and Pakistan into Asian Games T20 Semi-Finals as Weather Disruptions MountSports

Rain Washouts Propel India and Pakistan into Asian Games T20 Semi-Finals as Weather Disruptions Mount

India and Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games T20 semi-finals following weather washouts in Nisshin, while Kazakh race walker Yasmina Toxanbayeva was disqualified from her gold-medal finish.

The National|September 28, 2026|1