2009 Arab Youth Athletics Championships

Organised by the Arab Athletic Federation, it took place in the Syrian city of Aleppo from 22 to 24 July.

Egypt topped the table for a second time running, winning eight gold medals in its haul of thirteen.

Syria's Hamid Mansour also achieved a title defence and new record, doing so in the boys' discus throw, and managed to create a double by winning the shot put as well.

[2] Makki of Sudan went on to win a medal at the 2009 World Youth Championships in Athletics, being the only 2009 Arab medallist to do so.

Qatar's Mohammed Al-Garni later reached the 1500 m podium at the 2010 World Junior Championships in Athletics.