Maryam Karim Wins Gold in 200-Metre Race at Arab Junior Athletics Championship
Dubai [UAE], September 16: UAE National Team sprinter Maryam Karim won the gold medal in the 200-metre race at the 10th edition of the Arab Junior Athletics Championship (under 18), held in Taif, Saudi Arabia. Major-General Dr. Muhammad Abdullah Al-Murr, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, participated in the medal ceremony alongside officials from the tournament’s organising committee, which concluded this evening with the participation of 400 athletes from 18 countries.
This marks Karim’s second gold medal following her recent victory in the 400-metre race, bringing the UAE’s total to three medals after Salem Al Maqbali secured a silver medal in the shot put. Karim has a distinguished record of winning gold medals, including victories at the first Gulf Youth Games “UAE 2024” and the Arab Championship in Egypt in April and May earlier this year.
The 200-metre final saw fierce competition, with Karim clinching the gold by setting a new record of 24.30 seconds. She broke the UAE’s national records in the women’s, youth, and junior categories, having also topped the semi-final race with the best time of 24.67 seconds.
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Maryam Karim -: Maryam Karim is an athlete from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who competes in running races.
200-Metre Race -: A 200-metre race is a sprinting event where athletes run a distance of 200 meters as fast as they can.
Arab Junior Athletics Championship -: This is a sports event where young athletes from Arab countries compete in various track and field events.
UAE National Team -: The UAE National Team is a group of athletes who represent the United Arab Emirates in international sports competitions.
Taif, Saudi Arabia -: Taif is a city in Saudi Arabia where the Arab Junior Athletics Championship was held.
Gold Medal -: A gold medal is a prize given to the winner of a competition, symbolizing first place.
400-Metre Race -: A 400-metre race is a sprinting event where athletes run a distance of 400 meters as fast as they can.
Shot Put -: Shot put is a track and field event where athletes throw a heavy ball as far as possible.
Salem Al Maqbali -: Salem Al Maqbali is another athlete from the UAE who won a silver medal in the shot put event.
24.30 seconds -: 24.30 seconds is the time it took Maryam Karim to complete the 200-metre race, setting a new record.
National Records -: National records are the best performances ever recorded in a country for a specific event.