Idris Abubakr Wins Qatar’s First Gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

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October 23, 2025
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23-October-2025

Idris Abubakr Wins Qatar’s First Gold at the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Manama: Qatari sprinter Idris Abubakr delivered Team Qatar’s first gold medal at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, currently underway in Bahrain and running until October 31. Abubakr won the men’s 110m hurdles on the opening day of the athletics competitions at the Bahrain National Stadium.

Abubakr claimed gold with an impressive time of 13.61 seconds, finishing ahead of China’s Tao Qidi, who took silver in 14.11 seconds, while Saudi Arabia’s Naif Al-Samiri secured bronze with 14.12 seconds.

The medal ceremony was attended by Dr. Thani bin Abdulrahman Al Kuwari, Second Vice President of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), who presented the winners with their medals.

Speaking after his victory, Abubakr expressed his joy at capturing Qatar’s first gold of the Games, describing the achievement as the result of “long months of preparation and hard work.” He said the win holds great personal and sporting significance and will serve as strong motivation to continue performing at the highest level and to raise Qatar’s flag proudly in future competitions.

Abubakr noted that the race was highly competitive, featuring talented athletes from across Asia, but his confidence and solid preparation helped him secure the victory. He also expressed pride in representing Qatar in such a major continental event.

In other athletics results, Maryam Al-Salik finished fifth in the women’s 1,500m final, while Dana Salem advanced to the final of the women’s 100m, scheduled for tomorrow.

Elsewhere, Team Qatar’s 3x3 basketball squad made a strong start, winning three matches: defeating Cambodia (21–7), Thailand (22–17), and Uzbekistan (21–20).

In beach volleyball, Qatar’s duo Ahmed Ziad and Moussa Al-Khair earned a 2–1 victory over Bahrain, with set scores of (21–8, 8–21, 15–13).

In boxing, Qatari fighter Mohammed Al-Marri defeated Saudi Arabia’s Ali Al-Askari 3–2 in the 50kg weight class.

In triathlon, Fahd Al-Kaabi finished 17th, while Shaheen Al-Kaabi placed 24th.

In women’s volleyball, Qatar lost to Indonesia 0–3 in the quarterfinals.

In golf, Team Qatar ranked 12th in the team standings after the opening round. Individually, Daniel Sokolov finished 6th, while Kamil Bin Roquia placed 45th.

This gold medal marks a strong start for Team Qatar in Bahrain, as the delegation continues its quest for more podium finishes  across 16 sports disciplines.