UAE athlete Salma Al Marri wins gold medal in Arab Athletics U18 Championship

TUNIS, 30th August, 2025 (WAM) - UAE athlete Salma Haitham Al Marri achieved a historic milestone by winning the first-ever women's athletics gold medal in international participation for the UAE, in the hammer throw event at the Arab Athletics U18 Championship, held in Tunisia from August 23 to 27.

At just 16 years old, Al Marri has now raised her tally to three medals with the national team in throwing events,