Muscat – Oman’s golfers returned from the 2026 Arab Junior and Youth Golf Championship held in Cairo, Egypt with an impressive haul of three medals – two gold and one silver – after delivering a landmark performance in the Under-21 competition.

Ahmed bin Khalil Al Wahaibi led the charge, capturing the individual gold in the Under-21 category, while teaming up with Adam bin Masoud Al Brawani to secure a second gold for Oman in the team event.

Held from October 6 to 11, the championship brought together more than 120 players from 13 Arab countries.

Al Wahaibi’s win marked a historic milestone for Omani golf, as he claimed the country’s first individual gold medal at the Arab age-group championships. The Under-21 team title further underlined Oman’s strength, with Al Wahaibi and Al Brawani combining to top the podium.

Oman’s third medal came through Yusuf bin Azzan Al Rumhy, who secured silver in the Under-13 category.

The four other players representing Oman were Ibrahim Faiz Mohammed Riyadh, Taimur bin Ghalib Al Busaidi, Mohammed bin Suhail Al Junaydi and Elias bin Oudi Al Junaydi.