HANGZHOU — Saudi athlete Mohammed Tolo secured the silver medal in shot put, claiming second place with a remarkable throw of 20.18 meters at the 19th Asian Games hosted by China.
At just 22 years old, Tolo delivered his season's best performance, earning him the coveted silver medal in a stunning display of strength and skill.
Tolo's achievement contributes to Saudi Arabia's growing medal tally in the Asian Games, bringing their total to three medals. This includes a gold medal secured by runner Yousef Masrahi in the 400-meter race and a bronze medal achieved by jumper Hussein Al-Hizam.
Following his silver medal win, Tolo dedicated his success to Prince Abdulaziz Bin Turki Al Faisal, the Minister of Sports, expressing his hope of one day earning a global Olympic medal. He reflected on the competition, describing it as both challenging and enjoyable. While he narrowly missed the gold, he expressed complete satisfaction with his accomplishment and thanked his mother for her unwavering support.
