emirates7 - UAE sprinter Maryam Karim has progressed to the final of the 200-meter race at the 10th Arab Junior Athletics Championship (under 18) in Saudi Arabia. Karim secured the top spot in her semi-final, finishing ahead of six other competitors with a time of 24.67 seconds. This follows her earlier success in the championship, where she claimed the gold medal in the 400-meter final.

In the 800-meter race, Mohammed Ahmed Al-Musaabi placed fourth, delivering a strong performance in a highly competitive field featuring top athletes from various Arab nations.

The championship, which began on September 12 in Taif, Saudi Arabia, features around 400 athletes from 18 countries. It will conclude tomorrow with the winners' ceremony.