Yaqoub Al-Youha qualifies for World Athletics Championships
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DORTMUND: Kuwait’s Yaqoub Al-Youha qualified for the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow to be held on 1-3 March 2024, after winning the men’s 60 meters hurdles final at Indoor Meeting Dortmund, finishing the race in 7.58 seconds. Youha had set a new tournament record in the same race at the competition taking place in Dortmund, Germany. He is participating in the tournament as part of his preparations for the Tehran Asian Indoors Championships.
Youha has most recently won the gold medal of the men’s 100 meters hurdles race in the Asian Games, Arab Championships and West Asian Championships. Over 700 competitors from more than 130 countries are expected to take part in the World Athletics Indoor Championships Glasgow, competing in 26 events - 13 for men and 13 for women.