Bahrain leads Arabs, seventh in Asia at Nagoya

Bahrain holds Arab lead and seventh place in Asia at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, through October 4, with 21 medals: 11 gold, five silver, five bronze. Judokas Askerbi and Mohamed Alouf finished fifth in their respective categories. Wrestling competitions begin Friday with three Bahraini athletes competing.

Bahrain's wrestling team will seek to make a strong start to its campaign and advance through the early rounds in pursuit of a medal.