Manama: The third Asian Youth Games in the Kingdom of Bahrain witnessed fierce competition as the events progressed to their final stages. China emerged as a dominant force in athletics, securing a total of 36 medals, with an impressive haul of 20 golds. Other countries, including Japan, Iran, India, and Uzbekistan, also delivered commendable performances.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the games saw the conclusion of beach volleyball events at Sama Beach, where China clinched gold in the women's category and Kazakhstan triumphed in the men's. The muay thai competition wrapped up with 17 final bouts, while the events in taekwondo and equestrian show jumping also concluded.
In men's handball, the teams from Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, China, and Kuwait successfully advanced to the semi-finals. These teams progressed after a series of intense group-stage matches. The semi-finals are slated for Monday evening, with significant anticipation surrounding the performances of the regional teams.