Qatar wins three gold medals on final day of FISU World University We…

Doha, Qatar: Qatar won three gold medals on the final day of the 10th FISU World University Weightlifting Championship - Doha 2026, hosted by Qatar Foundation. turconews.click

The championships brought together 116 male and female athletes from 21 countries in a global university sporting event that underscored Qatar's growing presence as a host of major international competitions.

The final day featured competition in four weight classes at the Education City Student Center: the women's 86-kilogram and over-86-kilogram categories and the men's 110-kilogram and over-110-kilogram categories.

In the women's over-86-kilogram category, Qatar's Wissal Yakhlef swept all three gold medals, winning the snatch with a 125-kilogram lift, the clean and jerk with 155 kilograms, and the overall title with a combined total of 280 kilograms.

South Korea's Yoo Hyo-bin won all three silver medals, lifting 103 kilograms in the snatch, 145 kilograms in the clean and jerk and 248 kilograms overall. Slovakia's Lenka Zembova took the three bronze medals, with lifts of 102 kilograms in the snatch and 127 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 229 kilograms.

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Yakhlef said she was delighted to win three gold medals in the over-86-kilogram category, describing the achievement as an important milestone in her athletic career.

Speaking to reporters after the medal ceremony, she said her performance and place on the podium were the result of extensive preparation, concentration and sustained work rather than chance.

She said the competition had been far from easy and that the presence of several highly skilled lifters added to the technical quality of the championship. Winning gold in the snatch, clean and jerk and overall competition, she added, would provide a major incentive to continue working and preparing for upcoming competitions.

Yakhlef said the championship and her performance represented the final stage of her training program before she joins Qatar's national team delegation for the weightlifting competition at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, which begin next week in Japan.

In the women's 86-kilogram category, Chinese Taipei's Yu-Lin Peng swept the gold medals, winning the snatch with 107 kilograms, the clean and jerk with 125 kilograms and the overall title with 232 kilograms.

South Korea's Yubin Hong won all three silver medals, lifting 100 kilograms in the snatch and 124 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 224 kilograms. Moldova's Anastasia Balici took the three bronze medals, with lifts of 93 kilograms in the snatch and 116 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 209 kilograms.

President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation and Chairman of the Championship Organizing Committee, HE Dr. Ibrahim bin Saleh Al Naimi, presented the medals to the top three finishers in the women's 86-kilogram and over-86-kilogram categories in a celebratory ceremony.

In the men's 110-kilogram category, American lifter George Upmeyer swept the gold medals, lifting 168 kilograms in the snatch and 201 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 369 kilograms.

Romania's Paul Ionita won two silver medals and one bronze, taking silver in the clean and jerk with 196 kilograms and in the overall competition with 359 kilograms, while winning bronze in the snatch with 163 kilograms.

American Caleb Wicklund won one silver and two bronze medals. He took silver in the snatch with 164 kilograms and bronze in the clean and jerk with 192 kilograms and overall with 356 kilograms.

In the men's over-110-kilogram category, Iraq's Mustafa Jabbar swept the gold medals, lifting 170 kilograms in the snatch and 212 kilograms in the clean and jerk for a total of 382 kilograms.

South Korea's Park Jin-ho won two silver medals, taking silver in the clean and jerk with 211 kilograms and in the overall competition with 363 kilograms. He lifted 152 kilograms in the snatch.

Moldova's Stanislav Oja won one silver and one bronze, taking silver in the snatch with 166 kilograms and bronze overall with a total of 357 kilograms.

Finland's Hannu Kiskitalo won bronze in the snatch with 165 kilograms, while South Korea's Kim Dong-hyun took bronze in the clean and jerk with 198 kilograms.

The final day of the FISU World University Championship Weightlifting showcased the advanced level of weightlifting in higher education institutions, with the competition marked by strength, excitement, and determination. The male and female lifters delivered impressive performances that reflected the extent of their preparation and ambition, in a competitive atmosphere embodying the values of university sport - excellence, discipline and a spirit of challenge.

Following the conclusion of the competition, a closing ceremony was held, combining a parade of flags of the participating countries with elements of Qatari culture in a welcoming message reflecting Doha's warm reception for the athletes and delegations. A short video also highlighted the events of the five days of competition.

The closing ceremony was attended by Secretary-General of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) Rashid Saeed Adiba; FISU Technical Committee Chair, Dr. Milan Mihajlovic; FISU International Supervisory Committee member, Sarita Morales Brenes; and several sports and academic figures and members of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation's board.

In remarks at the closing ceremony, QCSF Secretary-General, Rashid Saeed Adiba, expressed his thanks and gratitude to everyone who contributed to the major success of the World University Weightlifting Championships and to all those who contributed their efforts, time and expertise to the success of the global sporting event.

He praised all the participating delegations and the male and female lifters who traveled to Doha, the global sports capital, from around the world. The championships, he said, went beyond sporting competition to provide a platform for fair play, an opportunity to meet and exchange cultures, build friendships and strengthen understanding among young people from around the world.

FISU International Supervisory Committee member, Sarita Morales Brenes, expressed her appreciation and thanks to the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation and to all the officials, guests, volunteers, coaches, technical officials, members of the media and athletes who contributed to the success of the championships.

The closing ceremony included the handover of the FISU flag to Morales Brenes. Albania will host the 11th edition of the championships in 2028.

The flag handover brought the curtain down on five days of competition involving about 116 male and female athletes from 21 countries, featuring strong technical performances and open competition across the various weight classes.

Doha, Qatar: At just 13 years old, Mubarak Musa Thiik Madut, who is representing Qatar at the Asian Volleyball Championship in Japan, is making waves online not only because of his age but also due to his remarkable height.

Standing at 2.10 metres, Mubarak appeared in the Qatari jersey and made an appearance in the competition on September 5 against Thailand, according to French media outlet, L’Équipe.

Born on November 24, 2012, in South Sudan, Mubarak made his first appearance for the Qatari national team in 2026.

He competed in the U18 Asian Beach Volleyball Championships in May, where he helped Qatar finish third.

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Mubarak played in three of Qatar’s five matches, scoring 40 points. He delivered an impressive performance against the Republic of Korea, scoring 11 points from 16 attack attempts.

Riyadh: Qatar swimming champion Nada Mohamed Wafa has been elected Chairperson of the Athletes Committee of the Islamic Solidarity Sports Association (ISSA) at the Association's General Assembly meeting in Taif, Saudi Arabia, attended by representatives of its member countries.

Wafa's election reflects her sporting achievements and extensive experience in regional and international competitions. In her new role, she will lead the committee tasked with representing athletes and promoting their participation in the Association's activities and events.

Her election reflects the confidence placed in Qatari sporting talent internationally and further strengthens Qatar's presence in regional and international sports organizations. It also reinforces Qatar's contribution to sports development and efforts to support athletes.

Nada Mohamed Wafa is one of Qatar's prominent sporting figures and has represented the country at numerous regional and international competitions, most notably at the 2012 Olympic Games in London and the 2019 World Aquatics Championships in South Korea.

أكد محمد سعيد المسند، رئيس اللجنة المنظمة لدوري الكابتن سعيد المسند لكرة الصالات، أن منافسات النسخة الثانية من البطولة تدخل غداً مرحلة جديدة ومهمة مع انطلاق مباريات الدور ربع النهائي، مشيراً إلى أن مرحلة خروج المغلوب ستكون مختلفة تماماً، في ظل ارتفاع مستوى المنافسة ورغبة جميع الفرق في مواصلة المشوار والمنافسة بقوة على حصد اللقب.
وقال المسند: «بكل تأكيد، مرحلة خروج المغلوب ستكون في غاية القوة والإثارة، وأتوقع أن نشاهد مباريات نارية بداية من الدور ربع النهائي، لأن جميع الفرق التي وصلت إلى هذه المرحلة أصبحت تدرك أن الخطأ ممنوع، وأن الهدف الوحيد هو تحقيق الفوز والتأهل إلى الدور نصف النهائي. لذلك ستكون المواجهات مفتوحة على كل الاحتمالات، وأتوقع أن نشاهد مستويات فنية مميزة وحماساً كبيراً من جميع اللاعبين».
وأضاف: «شهد دور المجموعات منافسات قوية ومستويات مميزة من مختلف الفرق المشاركة، وكانت هناك العديد من المباريات التي اتسمت بالندية والإثارة، وهو ما يعكس التطور الكبير الذي تشهده البطولة في نسختها الثانية. ونحن سعداء بالمستوى الذي قدمته الفرق، وبالروح الرياضية التي ظهرت خلال المنافسات».
وأشاد رئيس اللجنة المنظمة بالحضور الجماهيري، قائلاً: «الجمهور كان رائعاً طوال مباريات دور المجموعات، وكان له دور كبير في منح البطولة أجواء مميزة، من خلال الدعم والمساندة والتفاعل مع المباريات. ونتمنى أن يتواصل هذا الحضور بشكل أكبر خلال مباريات الأدوار النهائية».
ووجه المسند الشكر إلى جميع الرعاة والداعمين لدوري الكابتن سعيد المسند، مؤكداً أن دعمهم يمثل عاملاً مهماً في استمرار البطولة ونجاحها، وقال: «نشكر جميع الرعاة والداعمين الذين ساهموا في إنجاح هذه النسخة، ونقدر لهم دعمهم وحرصهم على مواصلة مسيرة البطولة».
واختتم قائلاً: «من الصعب جداً التوقع بمن سيكون البطل، لأن جميع الفرق لديها الطموح والرغبة في حصد اللقب، ولذلك ستكون المنافسة قوية حتى المباراة النهائية».

Doha: The sixth edition of the Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 is witnessing strong participation in its women’s competitions, which began today and continue until tomorrow at Aspire Ladies Hall.

More than 150 female athletes are taking part in the competitions according to the media relations specialist at Aspire Zone Foundation Tahani Al-Suwaidi, which feature three categories, Advanced Arab Women (RX), Women’s Doubles and Women’s Beginner Doubles.

The competitions includes athletes from Qatar and abroad, with challenges focused on strength, endurance, speed and performance under pressure.

Around 80 percent of the total women’s participation are Qatari athletes, according to organisers, highlighting the growing interest in fitness competitions among women in Qatar.

The Advanced Arab Women category features 19 athletes, while the two doubles categories provide competition at advanced and beginner levels.

The judging panel includes around 30 female judges from Qatar, Russia, Egypt, the UAE and Jordan, overseeing the women’s competitions.

The women’s competitions are being held exclusively for female participants and attendees, with the programme running over two days.

A new live results system has also been introduced, allowing athletes and spectators to follow competition results as the events progress.

The Seashore Phoenix Games 2026 began on September 10 and runs until September 17, with the women’s competitions forming part of the wider championship programme.

The women’s competitions and the closing ceremony will conclude tomorrow, September 14, 2026.