DUBAI: Bahrain’s Mikhail Arkhangelskiy on Thursday won the gold medal in the Men’s 50m Butterfly at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. The win marked the first time that the Gulf nation has claimed a gold at the continental tournament. “Winning gold at the Asian Games is an incredibly special moment for me, especially as this marks the first ever gold medal in the history of Bahrain Aquatics at the Asian Games,” Arkhangelskiy said. “I’m immensely proud to achieve this historic milestone for Bahrain
