Qatar team for 3rd Asian Youth Games
Doha, Qatar: Qatari national team runner, Idris Abubaker has affirmed the national team's readiness to deliver strong performances and bring pride to Qatari athletics at the 3rd Asian Youth Games.
The Youth Games will be held in Bahrain from Oct. 22 to 31.
Abubaker, who recently won a medal in the 110m hurdles at the West Asian Athletic Championships in Lebanon earlier this month said that the national team athletes are determined to secure the largest possible number of medals for Qatar at the Games, reaffirming the continued excellence of Qatari athletics at the continental level in the youth category.
He added that all members of the national team possess high technical capabilities and a strong sense of confidence in winning medals, especially after their complete dominance at the West Asian Youth Athletics Championships, where Qatar ranked first with 23 medals.
The 18-year-old runner explained that another key objective for the team is to improve their personal records and qualify for the World Youth Championships, stressing that reaching the global stage with strong performances is no less valuable than winning medals.
Abubaker expressed full confidence in his and his teammates' ability to achieve both goals, noting that they enjoy significant support from Qatar Athletics Federation and the technical staff, and they are determined to make every effort to bring further honor to Qatari athletics.
He explained that the current generation of the Qatari athletes possesses great determination, a competitive spirit, and confidence in facing challenges, which continues to drive their success in both field and track events. He added that their historic first-place finish at the West Asian Athletic Championships will motivate them to achieve more success at the Asian Youth Games, paving the way toward the 2025 World Youth Championships.
A total of 45 countries will participate in the Asian Youth Games, which include a wide range of sports, with athletics among the most medal-rich disciplines of the competition.
