Gulf Youth Games: UAE Secures Top Spot With 296 Medals

The inaugural Gulf Youth Games, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, concluded on Tuesday. The prestigious event, held from April 16 to May 2, witnessed the participation of around 3,500 male and female athletes. The UAE topped the medal count with a total of 296 medals in the event.

The Gulf Youth Games was held under the theme ‘Our Gulf is One... Our Youth are Promising’ and took place across five emirates. This includes Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, and Fujairah. Notably, UAE's significant medal count includes 96 gold, 103 silver, and 97 bronze medals. Saudi Arabia secured second place with 149 medals, consisting of 58 gold, 57 silver, and 34 bronze. With a total of 126 medals, consisting of 35 gold, 45 silver, and 46 bronze, Kuwait claimed the third spot. Meanwhile, Qatar finished in fourth place with 81 medals, including 31 gold, 22 silver, and 28 bronze.

The first-ever Gulf Youth Games, hosted by the UAE, has concluded, with over 3,500 athletes from across the GCC competing in a wide range of sporting disciplines. Congratulations to UAE’s athletes for topping the medals tally with a total of 296 medals. A special thanks to all… pic.twitter.com/IcEXgy3axv

— Ahmed bin Mohammed (@AhmedMohammed) May 2, 2024

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee, and President of the Gulf Youth Games, said that the UAE is committed to supporting the growth and development of the sports sector in the Gulf and across the region. “The event once again demonstrated the UAE's excellence in organising and hosting major events, firmly positioning it as a leading sports destination with exceptional facilities and infrastructure,” added Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed.