Riyadh, October 02, 2023, Saudi sprinter Abdullah Abkar clinched the silver medal in the 200m event at the 19th Asian Games, held at Hangzhou's Olympic Stadium in China. This remarkable achievement marks Saudi Arabia's fourth medal at the games. Abkar expressed his elation and sense of pride in securing this medal, a momentous first in his Asian Games career. He also underlined his unwavering determination to strive for gold, a goal he came tantalizingly close to achieving. Abkar emphasized the importance of showcasing the Kingdom's name on such a prestigious international platform.
Ahmed Saleh