Paris: As the Paris 2024 Olympics concluded with a grand closing ceremony yesterday, Arabworld’s athletes made a remarkable impact, securing 17 medals. This impressive haul comes from athletes representing seven Arab nations: Bahrain, Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan, and Qatar.
Bahrain emerged as the leading Arab nation in these Games, winning four medals, including two golds, one silver, and one bronze. This outstanding performance highlights Bahrain’s growing prowess in international sports, particularly in athletics and combat sports.
Algeria followed closely with three medals, including two golds and one bronze. These victories underscore Algeria’s strength in disciplines such as boxing and judo, where they have historically excelled.
Egypt and Tunisia also made significant contributions, each securing three medals. Both nations won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal. Egypt’s success was primarily in weightlifting and fencing, while Tunisia continued its tradition of excellence in swimming and athletics.
Morocco secured three medals as well, with two golds and one bronze. These achievements reaffirm Morocco’s strong presence in middle-distance running and judo, where they have consistently performed at a high level.
Jordan added to the Arab medal tally with a silver in taekwondo, continuing the country’s tradition of success in martial arts on the global stage. Qatar, known for its investments in sports development, rounded off the medal count with a bronze in weightlifting.
Though slightly less than the 18 medals won at Tokyo 2020, the 17 medals from Paris 2024 highlight the growing strength of Arab athletes on the global Olympic stage. As they continue to enhance their competitiveness and brand value, Arab athletes are set to achieve even more at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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