Oregon, United States – The UAE national athletics team opens its participation in the U-20 World Championships “Oregon 2026”. In the early hours of Thursday morning, US time. In Eugene, Oregon.
The Athletics Federation announced that participation will begin with player Salma Haitham Al Marri in the hammer throw competitions. In addition to players Mariam Karim and Suleiman Abdel Rahman in the 400-meter race.
The preparation phase is complete
The Federation confirmed that the male and female players of the UAE national team have completed the stages of preparations to participate in the tournament with the international elite. Through gradual preparation programs across local, Arab and continental championships, and external camps, according to an integrated plan from the technical staff. Especially since the historic qualification for the first time to the tournament represents a great motivation and incentive to perform at distinguished levels.
More than 1,700 male and female athletes representing about 135 countries will participate in the tournament, scheduled for the period from August 5 to 9. It is one of the most prominent international championships for youth.
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The competitions are held in two sessions, morning and evening, and include speed races, medium and long distances, and hurdles and obstacles. Jumping, throwing, heptathlon and mixed relay competitions.
The first day will also witness the holding of 4 finals in the men’s shot put, the women’s 5,000-meter race, and the men’s 5,000-meter race. Mixed relay 4×400 metres.
