Junior team returns with three medals from the Asian Championships

The UAE junior wrestling team has returned home with three medals from the Asian Junior Championships, its strongest continental result since the federation was established in 2023.

Saeed Al Ketbi and Abdulla Al Hosani each won bronze in freestyle, while Rashid Al Nuaimi reached the Greco-Roman final at 77 kg and took silver after a close bout.

A breakthrough week for the squad

The team of twelve wrestlers competed across both Olympic styles. Five athletes reached the quarter-finals, and coaches highlighted the squad’s fitness and tactical discipline in the closing periods of bouts.

We came here to compete, not just to gain experience. The medals show what consistent training at home can deliver.

Head coach, UAE junior team

The squad now returns to its clubs before the National League season opens on 14 November, with the next training camp planned for December.