The UAE has delivered its strongest-ever performance at the Asian Games, finishing 13th among 45 participating nations at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Games in Japan. The Emirates secured 13 medals, including a record seven golds, five silvers and one bronze, surpassing the previous best of five gold medals achieved at Hangzhou.
UAE Olympic Committee President Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum praised the athletes, coaches, support teams and national sports federations, describing the achievement as a milestone in the country’s growing sporting ambitions. The UAE also finished second among Arab nations.
Teenager Mariam Kareem was among the standout performers, winning the women’s 400m hurdles in an Asian Games-record time of 54.31 seconds. Jiu-jitsu proved particularly successful, contributing five gold medals to the national tally.
Equestrian athletes added two silver medals, including an individual silver for Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi on the final day. The historic campaign further underlines the UAE’s growing strength and competitiveness across Asian sport.
