Khalifah Al-Omairi

Khalifah Al-Omairi
Personal information
Born (1998-10-19) 19 October 1998
Fencing career
SportFencing
CountrySaudi Arabia
WeaponÉpée
HandLeft-handed
Medal record
Men's épée
Representing  Saudi Arabia
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2026 Hong KongIndividual
Islamic Solidarity Games
Silver medal – second place2025 RiyadhTeam
Bronze medal – third place2025 RiyadhIndividual

Khalifah Al-Omairi (born 19 October 1998) is a Saudi Arabian left-handed épée fencer. He is the first Saudi athlete to medal at the World Fencing Championships.

Career

Al-Omairi competed at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games and won a bronze medal in the individual épée event.[1]

In July 2026, he competed at the 2026 World Fencing Championships and won a bronze medal in the individual épée event. He became the first Saudi athlete to medal at the World Fencing Championships.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Saudi Épée Fencer Secures Bronze at Islamic Solidarity Games". spa.gov.sa. 18 November 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Saudi fencer Khalifa Al-Omairi makes history with first world championship medal". arabnews.com. 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.