Sarajevo: Al Muhannad bin Tawfiq Al Balushi, Member of the Omani National Taekwondo Team, stood out as one of the Sultanate of Oman’s most promising athletes during recent international tournaments.

According to Oman News Agency, Al Muhannad earned top medals at several world championships, most notably the prestigious European Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2025 held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, marking a new chapter in his athletic career. Al Muhannad expressed that 2026 represents a foundational stage in his career as he upgrades for the first time to the general category. He noted that he will start at the weight of “Under 54 kg,” with possibilities for gradual progression to the weight of “U-58 kg,” based on the assessment of the technical staff and his physical readiness.

Al Muhannad highlighted that his most prominent achievements during 2025 included winning a silver medal at the Qatar International Championship (Qatar Open) and a gold medal in the European Taekwondo Grand Prix Final 2025. These accomplishments were significant to the Omani Taekwondo team’s success in the youth category. Additionally, Al Muhannad secured 5th place globally in ‘U-45 kg’ and 8th place globally in ‘U-48 kg,’ which set indicators for his continuous presence within the world ranking system.