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UAE Para Cyclists Shine with 8 Medals at Asian Track Championships

The UAE National Para Cycling Team excelled on the third day of the Asian Track Championships in the Philippines, securing four new medals. Abdullah Salem Al Balushi was the standout performer, winning two gold medals in the C4 scratch and sprint races. Teammate Salama Al Khateri contributed a silver and a bronze in the C5 category, bringing her personal total to four medals. The team's success has elevated the UAE's total medal count to eight at the continental event.

Key Points: UAE Wins 8 Medals at Asian Para Track Cycling Championships

  • UAE wins 4 medals on Day 3
  • Abdullah Al Balushi claims two golds
  • Salama Al Khateri adds silver and bronze
  • Total medal tally reaches eight
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UAE raises its medal tally to 8 at Asian Track Cycling Championships

UAE para cyclists secure 8 medals, including 4 golds, at the Asian Track Championships in the Philippines, led by Abdullah Salem Al Balushi.

"These positive results come with the support of the UAE's wise leadership. - Dhiban Salem Al Muhairi"

Manila, March 29

The UAE National Para Cycling Team continued its outstanding performance at the Asian Track Championships currently being held in Tagaytay, Philippines, winning four new medals -- two gold, one silver, and one bronze--on the third day of competition, bringing its total tally to eight medals.

The new medals were achieved by Abdullah Salem Al Balushi, who won two gold medals. The first came in the C4 10 km scratch race after a strong performance, finishing ahead of Indonesia's Muhammad Fadli Imamuddin, while Uzbekistan's Abror Ibragimov placed third. Al Balushi then secured another gold in the C4 sprint race, again outperforming Uzbekistan's Abror Ibragimov, who finished second.

Al Balushi has now raised his total to three gold medals and one silver, maintaining a strong presence among the championship's top athletes.

Salama Al Khateri also added two more medals, winning silver in the C5 scratch race and bronze in the individual sprint in the same category, bringing her total to four medals (two silver and two bronze).

Dhiban Salem Al Muhairi, Secretary-General of the National Paralympic Committee, praised the achievement, emphasising that these positive results come with the support of the UAE's wise leadership. He noted that the accomplishments reflect continuous efforts and a high competitive spirit, highlighting the team's ability to compete with Asia's top athletes and raise the UAE flag at continental events.

- ANI

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Priya S
Abdullah Al Balushi is on fire! Three golds and a silver is no small feat. It's heartening to see such focus on para sports. Makes me wonder when we will have more dedicated coverage and infrastructure for our own para athletes in India.
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Vikram M
Congratulations to the entire UAE team! Salama Al Khateri with four medals is also fantastic. The level of competition in Asia is really rising. Hope our Indian cyclists are taking notes and preparing hard for the next championships.
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Rohit P
While it's great to celebrate their success, the article reads a bit like a press release from the UAE committee. Would have liked more details on the actual races, the competitors' strategies, or even the challenges of para-cycling. Just a thought.
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Sarah B
Amazing performances! Shows how important government support is, as mentioned by the Secretary-General. When the leadership backs the athletes, results follow. A lesson for many nations, including ours, to invest more systematically in sports at all levels.
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Karthik V
Tagaytay in the Philippines is a beautiful place for such an event. Kudos to all the athletes for their hard work. The UAE's tally of 8 medals is seriously impressive for a continental championship. The future of Asian para-cycling looks bright!

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