In the first singles, Mohammed Al Nabhani lost by a 6-3, 6-2 margin while Saleh Al Zadjali was defeated 6-3, 6-1. In the doubles, Omran Al Balushi and Abdulmalik Al Awfi managed to win just two games before losing 6-1, 6-1.
In the women's team event, Oman can expect a medal after Fatma Al Nabhani and Sarah Al Balushi were given a bye into the second round of the competition that also comprises Turkey, Morocco, Algeria and Indonesia.
In her remarks, Sarah Al Balushi said the team are ready for the challenge after undergoing ideal training sessions.
"We are all set and ready for the challenge. We will fight to reach the podium and hopefully our experience will play a major role in clinching a medal," she said.
Meanwhile, the other Omani teams are scheduled to start their participation today.
In beach volleyball, Oman A team of Haitham Al Shuraiqi and Ahmed Al Hosni, and Oman B squad of Badr Al Subhi and Hassan Al Balushi will be playing five matches during the competition.
Meanwhile, it is learnt that Badr Al Subhi suffered an injury on his right leg during the training sessions and had to be taken to the doctor, who assured that his 'condition is stable but needs to relax to recover soon'.
Team coach Khalifa Al Jabri said that Badr's injury is just a minor one and he will be playing in today's matches even though the technical team called off yesterday's training session as a precaution.
The Omanis will also be in action in the delayed weightlifting competition today. The competition was scheduled to start yesterday but was postponed by a day due to issues over venue and delay in giving the schedule to the participants.
In today's competition, Mohanna Al Abdali will be in action in the 62kg category while Mohammed Al Marhoobi will compete in 77kg event tomorrow. Al Abdali will be competing against a number of world champions as well as Arab stars including Saudi Arabia's Abdullatif Qadir and Egyptian Ahmed Mohammed.
The two Omani weightlifters, meanwhile, said they are through with their training and are now ready to compete with the best from the Islamic nations.
Sprint challenge starts
Sprinter star Barakat Al Harthy will spearhead Oman's challenge as the athletics action begins today. Barakat, a 100m bronze medallist at the Guangzhou Asian Games, and Abdullah Al Sooli will be in action.
Three of Omani girls will also be in action today with Shnoona Al Habsi and Mazoon Al Alawi competing in 100m and Raghad Al Zubaidi participating in the discus throw.
