WAM
25 May 2025, 20:41 GMT+10
GUMI, 25th May, 2025 (WAM) - Maryam Karim, sprinter for the UAE national athletics team, has won the Best Asian Under-18 Female Athlete Award.
The announcement was made today at the Asian Athletics Awards Ceremony 2025, held in Gumi, South Korea, with the presence of top officials and athletes from across Asia.
Karim earned the award in recognition of her outstanding performance at the recent Asian Athletics Championships for Juniors, where she clinched two gold medals in the 200-meter and 400-meter hurdles races.
In a congratulatory message sent prior to the event, the Asian Athletics Association emphasised that the award reflects Karim's dedication, commitment, and exceptional performances in Asian competitions.
Maryam Karim expressed her pride in receiving the award, stating that it serves as a strong motivation to continue developing her skills and achieving more accolades for the United Arab Emirates on both the continental and international levels.
Major General Dr. Mohamed Al Mur, President of the UAE Athletics Federation, affirmed that Karim's win enhances the global competitiveness of Emirati athletes on the international stage and serves as a distinguished example of an Emirati female athlete capable of excelling in both continental and global championships.
Get a daily dose of Iraq Sun news through our daily email, its complimentary and keeps you fully up to date with world and business news as well.
Publish news of your business, community or sports group, personnel appointments, major event and more by submitting a news release to Iraq Sun.
More InformationGAZA - The home of a doctor working in the emergency room at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza was struck by Israel Air...
ORLANDO, Florida: For years, Universal Orlando played second fiddle to Disney's sprawling empire in Central Florida. Now, with the...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Transportation Department is expected to say that fuel economy rules created under President Joe Biden went...
WASHINGTON, D.C.: The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York and a top candidate for...
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. President Donald Trump re-ignited his trade war on Friday with an extraordinary attack on the European Union...
ATLANTA, Georgia: A judge in Georgia has ruled that Delta Air Lines can continue most of its lawsuit against the cybersecurity company...
GAZA - The home of a doctor working in the emergency room at the Nasser Medical Complex in southern Gaza was struck by Israel Air...
Manama [Bahrain], May 25 (ANI): An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Baijayant Jay...
GUMI, 25th May, 2025 (WAM) - Maryam Karim, sprinter for the UAE national athletics team, has won the Best Asian Under-18 Female Athlete...
CAIRO, 25th May, 2025 (WAM) - Speaker of the Arab Parliament Mohammed Al Yammahi extended his congratulations to the leaders of the...
The US tech billionaire has recently said he plans to reduce his role in President Donald Trumps administration Elon Musk has said...
New Delhi [India], May 25 (ANI): The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda, comprising serving Members of Parliament,...