Szombathely:Budapest Qatar’s rising table tennis star, Rokaia El Baz, clinched the gold medal in the girls’ under-15 singles category at the Youth Contender tournament held in Szombathely, Hungary. The tournament showcased some of the world’s most promising young players.

According to Qatar News Agency, El Baz demonstrated exceptional skill and determination throughout the tournament. She secured her place in the final by defeating several formidable opponents, including competitors from South Korea and Kazakhstan. In the final match, she achieved a decisive 3-0 victory over Yin Pei-En from Chinese Taipei to claim the title.

El Baz’s journey to the gold medal commenced in the knockout rounds, where she first overcame Poland’s Zarzycka Martyna with a 3-0 win. She continued her winning streak in the round of 16 by defeating Czech player Laura Marsikova with the same score. In the quarterfinals, she triumphed over South Korea’s Bae Jina with scores of 11-9, 11-7, and 11-5. Her semifinal match against Kazakhstan’s Zhanya Bekmukhambetova ended with scores of 11-3, 11-1, and 12-10 in El Baz’s favor.

This victory adds to El Baz’s impressive record this season, including three medals at the Sandefjord Contender in Norway—two silver and one bronze—as well as a bronze medal in the girls’ under-15 singles at the Tashkent Contender in Uzbekistan. Her success underscores Qatar’s growing presence in international table tennis and highlights the potential of young Qatari athletes on the global stage.