World News | UAE Sprinter Maryam Karim Claims Gold at Arab Junior Athletics Championship

Dubai [UAE], September 14 (ANI/WAM): UAE National Team sprinter Maryam Karim secured a gold medal in the 400-meter final at the Arab Junior Athletics Championship for athletes under 18, held in Saudi Arabia.

Karim's impressive performance, culminating in a final time of 55.09 seconds, followed a dominant display in the qualifying rounds, where she recorded the fastest time of 57.71 seconds.

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This gold medal marks the UAE's second podium finish at the championship, following Salem Al-Maqbali's silver medal in shot put.

Major General Dr. Mohammed Al-Murr, President of the Athletics Federation, commended Karim's achievement as a testament to the federation's strategic efforts in developing promising young athletes and preparing them for international competition. (ANI/WAM)

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