The UAE fencing team won six colored medals (four gold, one silver and one bronze) in the West Asian Junior, Cub and Bud Championships, which concluded the day before yesterday in the Jordanian capital, Amman.
Fares Al Balushi won the gold medal in the foil under-17 category, and Abdullah Al Kindi won two medals, the first gold medal in the sabre under-17 category, and the silver medal in the sabre under-15 category.
Among the females, Asila Al Zaabi won the gold medal in the sabre under 17 category, while Al Hayam Al Balushi won the bronze medal in the foil under 17 category. The surprise of the tournament came from the national team and Fujairah Martial Arts Club player Abdullah Al Samahi, who won the West Asia gold medal after winning the épée under 11 category, making him the first Emirati to win the Asian gold medal in his category. Al Samahi fought three matches with courage and determination against his counterparts from Oman and Jordan, and won them, snatching the gold medal on the first day of the competition.
• The championship included competitions for juniors, cubs and youngsters, and concluded the day before yesterday in Jordan.
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