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Saudi Taekwondo Star Donia Abu Taleb Kicks for Gold

Taekwondo Player Donia Abu Taleb Secures Gold, Raising Saudi Medal Tally to 29 at Islamic Solidarity Games ‘Riyadh 2025’

A Saudi female taekwondo athlete in a blue helmet and white uniform with blue padding kicks her opponent, who is wearing a red helmet and red chest protector, during a match. The kicking athlete's foot is visible near the opponent's chest protector, indicating a direct hit or an attempted strike.
Saudi taekwondo player Donia Abu Taleb competes during her gold medal-winning bout at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Sports Games ‘Riyadh 2025’.

Riyadh Saudi taekwondo player Donia Abu Taleb raised the Kingdom’s standing in the medal table of the 6th Islamic Solidarity Sports Games
“Riyadh 2025”, placing
Saudi Arabia sixth overall with 29 medals: seven gold, three silver, and 19 bronze.

This came after she won the gold medal in the under-51 kg category, defeating her
Turkish counterpart Elif Akgül 2–0 in their bout on Sunday at
Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City.