UAE’s Maryam Karim Wins Women’s 400m Hurdles Gold at Asian Games

Emirati runner Maryam Karim has won gold in the women’s 400-metre hurdles, marking a historic achievement for UAE athletics.

Karim secured the title at the Asian Games currently taking place in Japan, finishing at the top of the podium in the hurdles event.

Competing for the UAE national athletics team, her victory puts Emirati women’s athletics in the spotlight on the continental stage.

The gold medal marks a milestone for the country’s track-and-field programme, with Karim delivering a landmark result for her national team.