Dakar:Dubai UAE national archery team members Khalifa Al Kaabi and Huda Al Ali have progressed to the round of 16 in the Olympic recurve competition at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. In their respective round of 32 matches, Al Kaabi triumphed over Mauritius' Yugveer Jagadish Bissessur with a score of 6-2, while Huda Al Ali secured a 7-1 victory against Romania's Daria Graur.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Kaabi showcased an impressive performance in the individual event, advancing to the round of 16, where he narrowly lost to Australia's Brock Penna with a score of 6-4. Meanwhile, Huda Al Ali is set to compete against Türkiye's Dunya Yenihayat in the next round, aiming for a spot in the quarter-finals.
In addition to their individual events, Al Kaabi and Huda Al Ali are also participating in the mixed team event. The duo will face the Egyptian national team in the round of 16.
In cycling, Sultan Al Hammadi, representing the UAE national cycling team, completed the road race at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in 33rd place. He covered the 76.5 km distance in 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 41 seconds.
Swimming coach Marwan Al Hattawi expressed satisfaction with the performance of UAE national team swimmer Abdullah Al Ameri in the 100 m freestyle and 100 m backstroke events. Al Hattawi highlighted Al Ameri's commendable performance, competitive spirit, and determination, noting that he met the objectives of his participation and delivered performances close to his personal bests. Al Ameri also demonstrated an ability to handle competitive pressures with a positive attitude and discipline.
