Afghan martial artist Fayaz Ahmad Ebrahimi advanced to the 75kg final at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, securing at least a silver and chasing Afghanistan’s first-ever gold.
Bahrain | By Zabihullah Shahzad
Afghanistan’s Fayaz Ahmad Ebrahimi has made history by reaching the final of the 75kg traditional martial arts category at the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, guaranteeing at least a silver medal for his country.
Ebrahimi defeated strong opponents from Kyrgyzstan and India in earlier rounds to book his place in the championship bout, where he will face a fighter from the United Arab Emirates.
The final, set for Saturday, could deliver Afghanistan’s first-ever gold medal in the history of the nation’s participation in the Asian Games.
Ebrahimi’s success has sparked widespread pride among Afghan sports fans, marking a rare moment of national celebration in international competition.
Afghanistan’s young martial artists have steadily risen in Asian competitions despite limited training resources. Ebrahimi’s performance in Bahrain stands as a milestone achievement, symbolizing both the resilience and growing potential of Afghan athletes on the continental stage.