HANGZHOU: UAE’s Asma Alhosani made history on Friday as the country’s first woman to secure a gold medal in martial arts at the Asian Games.
On the second day of the jiu-jitsu competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, the UAE national jiu-jitsu team secured three more medals — one gold and two bronze — at the Xiaoshan Linpu Gymnasium.
Friday’s competition showcased the outstanding performance of two Emirati women athletes. Alhosani emerged as the standout athlete, clinching the gold medal — the third gold overall for the UAE in Hangzhou.
Meanwhile, Shamsa Alameri and Mahdi Alawlaqi secured bronze medals, marking a successful day for the UAE delegation. With one day remaining until the conclusion of the jiu-jitsu competition, the national jiu-jitsu team, sponsored by the Mubadala Investment Company, has an impressive total of seven medals, including two gold, three silver and two bronze.