| Yemen at the 2006 Asian Games | |
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| IOC code | YEM |
| NOC | Yemen Olympic Committee |
| Website | www |
| in Doha | |
| Competitors | 24 |
| Flag bearer | Anas Aqlan [1] |
| Medals Ranked 36th |
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| Asian Games appearances (overview) | |
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Yemen participated in the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar with a total of 24 athletes (24 male, 0 female) in six different sports.
| Medal | Name | Sport | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Naji Al Ashwal | Wushu | Men's sanda 52 kg | 14 |
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