| Athletics at the 2022 GCC Games | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 16–19 May |
| Host city | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
| Venue | Ahmed Al Rashdan Track & Field stadium |
| Participation | ~237 athletes from 6 nations |
2026 TBD → | |
The athletics competitions at the 2022 GCC Games took place between 16 and 19 May at the Ahmed Al Rashdan Track & Field stadium in Kuwait City. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Bahrain (BHR) | 17 | 12 | 6 | 35 |
| 2 |  Qatar (QAT) | 9 | 6 | 4 | 19 |
| 3 |  Kuwait (KUW) | 6 | 10 | 12 | 28 |
| 4 |  Saudi Arabia (KSA) | 5 | 7 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 |  Oman (OMA) | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| 6 |  United Arab Emirates (UAE) | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| Totals (6 entries) | 43 | 40 | 43 | 126 | |
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