Imad Zaben reaches 50m freestyle final at Asian Games
Imad Zaben becomes the first Saudi swimmer to reach an Asian Games final after clocking 22.24 seconds in the 50m freestyle heats.
Key Takeaways
AISaudi swimmer Imad Zaben has qualified for the men's 50m freestyle final at the 20th Asian Games, set to take place in Nagoya in 2026, after recording a time of 22.24 seconds in the heats.
This marks a historic achievement for Saudi sports, as Zaben is the first Saudi swimmer ever to reach a swimming final in the Kingdom's Asian Games history.
According to the organizing committee, Zaben will compete in the final against some of Asia's top swimmers, aiming for a podium finish and a chance at a medal.