After acing rhythmic gymnastics, Lamia shines in yogasana

14-year-old Emirati star wins gold in Asian Yogasan Championship

- BY A.K.S. SATISH Sports Editor

For most young athletes, excelling in a single sport is demanding enough.

But for 14-year-old Lamia Al Farsi, the UAE’s rising rhythmic gymnast, success has come not only on the mat but also in an unexpected arena — yogasana. Earlier this summer, she stunned herself and others by winning a gold medal at the Asian Yogasana Championship, held in the UAE for the first time.

Her triumph carries added resonance today, on Emirati Women’s Day, as Lamia’s story reflects the determination and spirit that the occasion celebrates — a young woman pushing boundaries, balancing schoolwork, recovery from injury, and elite-level training while carrying the hopes of her country.