RIYADH: The UAE’s jiu-jitsu team ended their campaign at the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh with eight medals after taking four golds, two silvers and two bronze medals following a strong showing on the final day of competition.
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Among the medals was Khaled Al-Shehhi, who won gold in the 62 kg division; Shamma Al-Kalbani, who took gold in the 63 kg category; Asma Al-Hosani, who claimed gold in the 52 kg division; and Mahdi Al Awlaqi, who bagged silver at 77 kg level.
The national team concluded their campaign at the top of the medal table, ahead of second-placed Kazakhstan and Saudi Arabia in third.
The success of the eight Emirati athletes highlighted the team’s strength at the competition.
