The entire stadium stood up and honored Ahmed Al Ahmed, the hero of the Bondi Beach attack, on the first day of the Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Ahmed Al Ahmed had saved the lives of many people by risking his life on 14 December 2025. The teams of Australia and England formed a guard of honor for Ahmed Al Ahmed, who came on the field with an injured hand.
During the attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, when two terrorists were firing indiscriminately at people, Ahmed Al Ahmed moved forward fearlessly. They knocked one of the attackers to the ground, took away his weapon, and restrained him until police arrived. Because of his courage, the lives of many people could be saved.
When Syrian-born Ahmed Al Ahmed landed at the Sydney Cricket Ground, his hand was still injured. As soon as he reached the field, the entire stadium stood up and he was welcomed with thunderous applause.
The Bondi Beach hero receives huge cheers and a standing ovation while arriving at Test of the Ashes cricket match in Sydney.
Ahmed al Ahmed has been celebrated as a hero after disarming one of the gunman during the attack and saving countless lives. pic.twitter.com/NgekBcXawS
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) January 4, 2026
Players from both Australia and England teams formed a guard of honor for Ahmed Al Ahmed. During this, he stopped in the middle and placed his hand on his heart and looked emotional. This honor was for those killed in the Bondi Beach attack and the brave people who saved many lives.
Chhaya Dadon was also present in the stadium along with Ahmed, who was shot in the leg while saving children. Chhaya also reached the field with the help of crutches. During this, the audience stood up and honored him also. After which the names of the 15 people killed in the attack were shown on the screen and it was written, 'You people will always be in our hearts'.
