Emirati athletes shine at Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championships
- Last updated: February 3, 2026 | 23:58 ..
Emirati athletes asserted a strong presence on the third day of the Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championships, as stars of the UAE national team delivered standout performances during the 13th edition of the tournament, held at the Zayed Sports Complex Hall under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
In the overall competitions of the youth and ladies categories, part of the G2-ranked tournament, champion Rimas Tamim captured the gold medal in the under-63 kg division after a series of tough matches, culminating in a victory over Tunisia’s Mariam Al-Sawaih.
Hind Osama Al-Salmi added a second gold medal after overcoming Tunisia’s Yomna Al-Maqdad in the final, amid strong crowd engagement with the thrilling bout.
In the under-59 kg category, Abdullah Anas claimed the silver medal following a hard-fought match against Belarusian Maksim Patsenyuki.
Yara Boughader further strengthened the Emirati presence by winning the bronze medal after losing in the semifinals to Uzbekistan’s Samira Khaitov in the under-44 kg competition.
In this context, Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, President of the UAE Taekwondo Federation and a member of the International Taekwondo Federation, affirmed that these achievements underscore the significant development witnessed by Emirati taekwondo. He added that these successes reflect the continued support the sports sector receives from Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah.
He noted that the UAE Taekwondo Federation’s plans over recent years have borne fruit through these colorful medals, both in results and technical performance, translating the desired approach to developing age-group sectors and building future champions.
The Fujairah Open International Taekwondo Championships continues to cement its status as one of the world’s leading tournaments, serving as a high-level competitive platform that contributes to honing talent and gaining experience, with elite male and female athletes participating from across the globe.