By Times of Oman
Muscat: As curtain fell on the third Gulf Games in Muscat 2025, Oman emerged as the overall champions, leading the medals tally in a tournament that witnessed the participation of six Gulf countries over seven days.

Oman secured an impressive 45 medals, comprising 20 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze. The UAE followed with 22 medals (8 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze), while Saudi Arabia took third place with 18 medals (4 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze).

In a thrilling conclusion, Oman’s beach soccer team clinched the gold medal with a resounding 7-2 victory over Saudi Arabia, finishing the competition with 11 points. The UAE claimed the silver after defeating Kuwait 5-1, achieving 9 points, while Saudi Arabia secured the bronze with 6 points.

Oman’s long-distance swimming team also excelled, winning the gold medal in the 5-kilometre race. The Saudi team finished second, followed by Bahrain in third. In individual 5-kilometre competitions, Omani swimmer Ayman Al-Qasimi won the silver medal, and teammate Nidal Al-Harassi claimed bronze. The gold medal in this category went to Saudi swimmer Mohammed Al-Zaki.