Saudi Badminton Team Tops Gold Medal Standings at 2026 West Asia Championships with 18 Medals

The Saudi national badminton team topped the gold medal standings at the 2026 West Asia Regional Junior and Youth Championships, held in Bahrain from November 5 to 12, with the participation of 10 national teams. The Saudi team won 18 medals, including seven gold, five silver, and six bronze, across the under-16, under-19, and under-23 age categories.

 This achievement reflects the progress of Saudi badminton and the success of national talents in competing for top positions across various age categories. The Saudi team also reached the finals of the team competitions in all three age categories, underscoring its continued presence on regional podiums.

 These results build on the efforts of the Saudi Badminton Federation to identify talent, develop the skills of male and female players, and prepare a promising generation capable of representing the Kingdom and achieving further success in upcoming competitions.