Ali Al-Nakhli wins gold in 100m at 2026 Asian Para Games

Ali Al-Nakhli, an athlete from the Makkah Disability Club, won the gold medal in the T37 100-meter race at the fifth Asian Para Games "Aichi-Nagoya 2026" held in Japan.

Al-Nakhli secured first place with a time of 11.31 seconds, setting a new record for the event.

Indonesia’s Saptoyogo Purnomo finished second with a time of 11.35 seconds, while India’s Rakeshbhai Bhatt took third in 11.50 seconds. Saudi Arabia’s Thamer Al-Zahrani placed fourth in 12.26 seconds.

This achievement highlights the significant progress of Saudi para-athletes in track and field and the growing support for sports for people with disabilities, strengthening the Kingdom’s presence on international podiums.