Sanya, April 23 -- United Arab Emirates jiu-jitsu athletes made a strong start to their campaign at the ongoing Asian Beach Games by winning two gold medals on Thursday.
In the men's 62kg event, world champion Khaled Alshehhi set up a final against compatriot Omar Alsuwaidi. The pair were tied 2-2 before Alshehhi moved 4-2 ahead with a takedown. The 22-year-old then gave his opponent few opportunities and secured his first Asian Beach Games title.
Abdulmalik Al Murdhi of Saudi Arabia and Batyr Tenizbay of Kazakhstan finished third in the event, according to Xinhua.
"We made a camp for this tournament one month ago, and we prepare ourselves on mental before on the physical," Alshehhi said.
"I feel excited to beat him because I want to be...