Dubai - Take a look at the Arab national medal winners at the Rio Olympics.
Published: Fri 19 Aug 2016, 2:15 PM
Updated: Fri 19 Aug 2016, 7:10 PM
The Rio Olympics has so far witnessed some spectacular performances from Usain Bolt, Ian Thorpe and Simone Biles. After 14 days, the United States tops the medal table with 35 gold, followed by Great Britain with 22 gold and China 20.
The Arab nations have also performed exceedingly well at the Rio Olympics. Khaleej Times takes a look at the Arab national medal winners at the Rio Olympics.
UAE- Sergiu Toma's achievement draws praise
Sergiu Toma gave the UAE their second medal in Olympic history when he pinned down Matteo Marconcini of Italy in a bronze medal match of the men's judo under 81kg category in the Rio 2016 Olympic on August 9, 2016.
Jordan - Abughaush wins Jordan's first Games medal with taekwondo gold
Ahmad Abughaush won the first ever Olympic gold medal for Jordan in men's 68 kg taekwondo final at the Carioca Arena on Day 13 of the 2016 Rio Games on August 18.
Qatar: Barshim bags first medal for Qatar at Rio Olympics
Qatar's Mutaz Essa Barshim claimed this country's first ever Olympic medal, winning silver in the men's high jump in Rio 2016 Olympic Games on August 16, 2016.
Bahrain: Jebet wins Bahrain's first gold
Kenyan-born Ruth Jebet produced an astonishing piece of front running to win Bahrain's first Olympic gold as she claimed the women's 3000m steeplechase on August 15, 2016.
Egypt: Sara Ahmed wins Egypt's first Rio Olympic medal in weightlifting
Egypt's Sara Ahmed has become the first woman from an Arab country to win an Olympic medal in the women's 69kg at Riocentro on August 10, 2016.
Egypt's Mohamed Mahmoud,won the bronze medal in the men's 77-kilogram (169-pound) weightlifting competition at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 10, 2016.
Kuwait - Fehaid Al Deehani wins first independent gold
Shooter Fehaid Al Deehani, a Kuwaiti military officer, has become the first person to win an Olympic gold medal as an independent athlete. He was unable to represent his native at Rio 2016 after its Olympic body was suspended by the IOC.
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