5-man Saudi team set for Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha

5-man Saudi team set for Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha
Nasser Al-Sumairi is part of Saudi's five-man team at the Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha. (SAGF)
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Updated 15 June 2022
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5-man Saudi team set for Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha

5-man Saudi team set for Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha
  • Ninth edition of the tournament will feature 137 male and female gymnasts from 21 countries

A five-man Saudi Arabian team is confident of striking gold at the 2022 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Doha.

The ninth edition of the tournament starting on June 15 will see 137 male and female gymnasts, representing 21 countries, take part.

Saudi Arabia’s team is made up of Ali Al-Mubairik, Habib Al-Sweileh, Abdulaziz Al-Juhani, Jaafar Al-Sayegh and Nasser Al-Sumairi.

The squad concluded its final preparations on Tuesday under the guidance of coaching duo Mohammed bin Jalul and Makki Al-Mubarik.

Rakan Al-Fuhaid, executive director of the Saudi Arabian Gymnastics Federation, said that the Kingdom is ready to compete for medals at continental competitions.

The Saudi team is confident of success after excellent preparations in the Eastern Region camp, he added.