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3. U20 Athletics: Abou Zeid Heads to the Worlds, Moawad on Top, and Gold for the 4x100m

Day 3 of the 3rd edition of the West Asia U20 Athletics Championships took place at the Camille Chamoun Sports City and the Jamhour Sports Club, and Lebanon continues to pile up highlights. Mahmoud Abou Zeid qualified for the U20 World Championships in the 3,000m steeplechase with a national record, Nisrine Moawad claimed her third title, and the women’s 4x100m relay struck gold.

 

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the competition serves as a qualifier for the U20 World Athletics Championships Oregon 2026 and brings together nine countries: Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Syria, Jordan, Palestine, Iraq, and Lebanon.

 

 

 

 

The Setting

 

 

Under the eyes of continental and local officials (Dahlan Al Hamad, Jihad Salameh, Sayyar Al Anzi, Roland Saadé…), the day confirmed the positive Lebanese momentum — marked by well-managed finals and growing depth in both field events and relays.

 

 

 

 

Highlight of the Day

 

 

Mahmoud Abou Zeid dominated the 3,000m steeplechase, winning in 8:59.02, setting a new Lebanese U20 record, and securing a direct ticket to the World Championships.

A controlled race through the middle, progressive acceleration, and a perfectly executed final kilometer — the ideal plan to achieve both the record and the qualification mark.

 

 

 

 

The Engine: Nisrine Moawad

 

 

In the triple jump, Nisrine Moawad took gold with 10.75m, bringing her personal tally to three gold medals since the start of the meet. Steady footwork, clean takeoff, and a smooth hop-step-jump sequence widened her lead at the top of the standings.

 

 

 

 

The Relay That Changed Everything

 

 

The Lebanese women’s 4x100m relay team claimed the most beautiful line of all — gold in 52.30. Clean baton exchanges, sharp acceleration phases, and flawless lane management sealed the victory. The men’s relay team, younger but promising, made the podium as well — bronze in 43.72.

 

 

 

 

Lebanon’s Results of the Day

 

 

• Men’s 3,000m steeplechase: Mahmoud Abou Zeid (8:59.02, national record, qualified for U20 Worlds)

• Women’s 4x100m relay: Lebanon (52.30)

• Women’s 3,000m steeplechase: Sama Moustafa (11:52.79), Ninar Hussein (14:11.20)

• Women’s triple jump:  Nisrine Moawad (10.75m)

• Men’s 4x100m relay:  Lebanon (43.72)

 

 

 

 

 

Other Notable Finals

 

 

• Men’s 400m: 1. Abdelrahman Suleiman (UAE) 46.09; 2. Mohamed Khaleh (Qatar) 46.84; 3. Jebreen Youssef (Qatar) 47.34

• Men’s hammer throw: 1. Ibrahim Abdulrahman (Qatar) 68.92m; 2. Suleiman Al Shamroukh (Kuwait) 55.51m; 3. Abd Abdulwahab (Qatar) 54.85m

• Men’s pole vault: 1. Ibrahim Zakaria (Qatar) & Younes Al Baloushi (Qatar) 4.40m; 3. Mohamed Abbas (Iraq) 4.20m

• Women’s 400m: 1. Amina Kamareddine (UAE) 53.89; 2. Aisha Mohamed (UAE) 54.50; 3. Naya Abbas (Syria) 1:00.26

• Women’s hammer throw: 1. Salma Al Masri (UAE) 48.95m; 2. Batoul Al Debs (Syria) 38.96m; 3. Hoda Al Khudeir (Syria) 36.63m

 

 

 

 

 

What It Says About Team Lebanon

 

 

A solid endurance base (steeple), a confident women’s relay, and steady progress in field events — the puzzle is coming together. The medals and World Championship qualification of Abou Zeid confirm the team’s hard work, while the women’s success keeps Lebanon competitive in the overall national standings, with the men staying close to the leading pack.

 

The final day in Beirut will close out the medal table and set the tone for the international season. With the momentum built on Tuesday, Lebanon will continue to fight for podiums and qualification marks.