Al-Amn Magazine

In football Futsal for the youth category, the Afghan team won the gold medal after defeating Iran by 2-1 in an exciting match that witnessed great competition from the two teams, while Thailand won the bronze medal after defeating Uzbekistan by 6-2. The previous day, Iran had won the gold medal in the youth category after defeating China on penalties by 3-2, confirming its strong presence in the sport. Saudi Arabia strengthened its presence on the list of winners by adding a new gold medal in electronic games, after its team beat Jordan in the final of Rocket League, to add its second gold in modern sports competitions and confirm the diversity of its capabilities in various games. At the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre, the weightlifting competitions witnessed a remarkable conclusion that culminated in Bahraini brilliance, after the Bahraini champions were able to achieve the golds of nitres and kidnapping in the category of 94 kg, amid a noisy public atmosphere and cheers of fans who celebrated this national achievement. The same day witnessed the end of wrestling competitions with high technical levels among young men and women, in addition to closing the curtain on the events of judo and jiu-jitsu, which witnessed strong and exciting fights that embodied the spirit of honest competition between Asian athletes. The swimming, badminton, boxing and weightlifting competitions also concluded with final rounds hosted by the Bahraini facilities amid great public follow-up, at a time when the lenses were chasing the last moments of glory for athletes rising towards the podium. In the youth cycling race, Hong Kong won the gold medal after excelling in the final stages of the long- distance race on the Nasser bin Hamad bike path, while Thailand came in second place, Naela Silver, and Saudi Arabia won the bronze medal after a strong performance and a steady level throughout the race. The tournament concluded with the superiority of China, which ended the competitions at the top with 147 medals, including 63 gold, 48 silver and 36 bronze, to impose its absolute control over the general ranking by a comfortable margin from its closest appendage. Uzbekistan came in second place with 81 medals, including 37 gold, followed by Kazakhstan in third place with 93 medals, including 24 gold, while Iran came fourth with 76 medals, including 22 gold, and Thailand fifth with 48 medals, including 15 gold. The United Arab Emirates maintained its lead among the Arab countries after finishing eighth in Asia with 27 medals (10 golds), followed by Saudi Arabia in 13th place with 21 medals (5 golds), and then the host Bahrain, which came in 14th place with 12 medals (5 golds). Bahrain received praise for its successful organization, and heads of delegations and technical committees confirmed that Bahrain has provided an exceptional model of readiness, logistical, media and organizational integration, and that the session was characterized by the smooth flow of performance in all locations and competitions, in addition to the high level of professionalism of Bahraini cadres working. The Asian continent was dazzled by its tight organization and ambitious youthful spirit, so that the Bahrain 2025 Games will remain a title of success and excellence, and a unique experience that will be recorded in the memory of Asian sport for decades to come. His Highness Shaikh Khalid extended his heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, may God protect him, and to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, may God protect him, on Bahrain’s resounding success in hosting the Games. His Highness praised the generous patronage bestowed upon the Games by His Majesty the King, may God protect him, and the support of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which played a pivotal role in the Games’ resounding success. His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, also congratulated His Majesty, commending his keen interest in the sports and youth movement, which resulted in the exceptional and highly successful hosting of the Games. His Highness expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the Olympic Council of Asia for entrusting Bahrain with the honor of hosting the Games. He commended the fruitful cooperation and significant support provided by the Council throughout the preparation and organization phases, which contributed to the success of all stages of the Games. His Highness also expressed his gratitude to the sponsors, supporters, and official partners who contributed their efforts and contributions to supporting the Games.