NAGOYA, 23rd September, 2026 (WAM) -- The UAE esports team has qualified for the quarter-finals of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in Japan after losing 3-0 to Japan and defeating Palestine 3-0. The UAE team comprises Abdullah Mohammed Saif Bouhnad Al Muhairi, Mohammed Abdulrahman Abdullah Al Banna and Sultan Rashid Mohammed Marshoul Taheri. In swimming, Mohammed Al Yamahi recorded 2:06.29 in the men's 200-metre freestyle. In cycling, Mohammed Al Mutaiwei finished 13th in the men's 157.6-kilometre road race. In shooting, Saif bin Futtais scored 117 targets in the men's individual skeet qualification, finishing 11th. UAE weightlifter Zahra Al Hashemi recorded a total of 115kg in the women's 53kg category. The UAE Olympic football team drew 0-0 with China in its final Group B match, ending its campaign at the group stage. The UAE judo team is scheduled to join the delegation on Saturday, 26th September, following the conclusion of its training camp at Tokai University in Tokyo. Judo competitions will take place at Aichi International Arena from 30th September to 3rd October.


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