Middle East Shines At Paris Olympics! These Athletes Have Bagged 17 Medals; Country-Wise List Inside

The 2024 Olympics in Paris have wrapped up, and what a spectacular showcase it has been for Arab athletes! Amidst the thrilling highs and challenging lows of the past 17 days, our athletes have stepped up and delivered an impressive haul of 17 medals. Here’s a quick tour of our Olympians who made history, broke records, and turned heads on the global stage.

Medal Mania: Who Won What And Where?

 

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Our athletes delivered the goods across a diverse range of sports. Bahrain emerged as the top performer from the region, securing four medals: two golds, one silver, and one bronze. Not far behind, Algeria grabbed three medals with two golds and a bronze. Egypt and Tunisia were not to be outdone, each bringing home three medals—one gold, one silver, and one bronze—while Morocco also made its mark with three medals, including two golds. Jordan and Qatar rounded out the list with a silver and a bronze, respectively.

A Full List of Triumphs Of Arab Athletes

Here’s a rundown of the medal winners who shone brightly in Paris:

1. Bahrain

 

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Gold: Winfred Yavi, women’s 3,000m steeplechase
Gold: Akhmed Tazhudinov, men’s 97kg wrestling
Silver: Salwa Eid Naser, women’s 400m
Bronze: Gor Minasyan, men’s 102kg weightlifting

2. Algeria

 

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Gold: Imane Khelif, women’s 66kg boxing
Gold: Kaylia Nemour, women’s uneven bars gymnastics
Bronze: Djamel Sedjati, men’s 800m

3. Egypt

 

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Gold: Ahmed Elgendy, men’s modern pentathlon
Silver: Sara Ahmed, women’s 81kg weightlifting
Bronze: Mohamed ElSayed, men’s épée fencing
Jordan
Silver: Zaid Kareem, men’s 68kg taekwondo

4. Tunisia

 

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Gold: Firas Katoussi, men’s 80kg taekwondo
Silver: Fares Ferjani, men’s sabre fencing
Bronze: Mohamed Khalil Jendoubi, men’s 58kg taekwondo

5. Morocco

 

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Gold: Soufiane El Bakkali, men’s 3,000m steeplechase
Bronze: Men’s football team

6. Qatar

Bronze: Mutaz Essa Barshim, men’s high jump

A Season of Victories And Inspiration

 

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The 2024 Olympics have been a remarkable chapter for Arab athletes, showcasing their dedication, skill, and resilience. From battling it out on the global stage to setting new records, these athletes have made their nations proud. Here’s to celebrating their incredible achievements and looking forward to even greater triumphs in the future!

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