Saudi athlete Sabah Al-Asiri injured in Riyadh airport Houthi attack

Saudi taekwondo athlete Sabah Al-Asiri was injured during a Houthi attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The strikes, claimed by the Yemen-based Houthi group, resulted in 14 deaths and hundreds of injuries, including Al-Asiri, who was one of 309 people hurt in the incident.

Al-Asiri, a gold medalist returning from a championship, suffered fractured bones and wounds to her arm after using it to shield herself from an explosion. She has undergone one surgery to stabilize her bones and requires two additional operations. Despite the injuries and the resulting travel disruptions at the aviation hub, Al-Asiri has expressed her determination to recover and return to international competition.

Her father, Mahmoud, expressed gratitude for the medical support provided by the Saudi Ministry of Health and King Fahd Hospital during her treatment.