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Kuwait wins gold and silver at the Asian Junior Athletics Championship

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19/04/2025

publish time

19/04/2025

Kuwait wins gold and silver at the Asian Junior Athletics Championship
Abdul Latif Faisal, silver medalist in the 800m.

KUNA photos Mohammed Al-Duaij celebrates after winning the high jump gold medal at the Asian Junior Athletics Championships in Dammam.

RIYADH, April 18 (KUNA): Kuwait continued its strong showing at the 6th Asian Junior Athletics Championship in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, with two podium finishes.

Kuwaiti high jumper Mohammad Al-Duaij claimed the gold medal after clearing a height of 2.005 meters in an impressive performance that secured top honors in the event, the Kuwait Olympic Committee announced in a statement.

Meanwhile, fellow Kuwaiti athlete Abdullatif Faisal earned the silver medal in the 800-meter race, clocking a time of 1 minute and 53.33 seconds.