Dubai [UAE], April 30 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates extended its lead at the first Gulf Youth Games 2024, totalling 286 medals, totalling 93 gold, 100 silver and 93 bronze. Held in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah, under the theme “Our Gulf is. . . Our young people are promising,” on the occasion the delegations of the GCC countries competed and departed on Wednesday.
The Games only strengthened ties between GCC countries, but also highlighted the importance of making such events regular, strengthening the game, and nurturing athletes in the region. Saudi Arabia ranked second with 136 medals, followed by Kuwait with 116 medals, Qatar with 72, Bahrain with 71 and Oman with 58. (ANI/WAM)
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