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Al-Omiri and Yara hoist Saudi flag at Nagoya 2026
The opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, featured a prominent Saudi presence. Khalifa Al-Omari, a player for the Saudi fencing team, and Yara Al-Omari, a boxer for the Saudi team, carried the national flag in recognition of their athletic achievements. Al-Omari was chosen to carry the flag after winning Saudi Arabia's first medal at the World Fencing Championships—a bronze in the épée event—while Yara Al-Omari secured a bronze medal at the Asian Boxing Championships, marking the first-ever medal for Saudi women in sports history. The Games continue until October 4, with the participation of over 11,000 athletes from 45 countries, competing across 43 sports and 71 disciplines. It is considered one of the largest sports gatherings in Asia. Saudi Arabia aims to achieve strong results and compete for medals at this major continental event.
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