Doha, Qatar: As the Paris 2024 Olympics approaches, over 200 countries are preparing to send around 10,500 athletes to one of the world's largest sporting events. Among them are 14 athletes from Qatar, all aiming for glory and national pride. The 33rd edition of the Games will feature 329 events across 32 sports, to be held at 35 venues over 17 days, from July 26 to August 11.
This marks Qatar's 11th appearance at the Summer Olympics. Here are the athletes representing Team Qatar. Let's cheer them on as they strive to make the country proud! Mutaz Barshim, the reigning Olympic champion and holder of the second-highest jump in history (2.
43m), is set to lead Qatar's medal hopes at this year's Olympic Games. The 33-year-old high jump sensation has not only achieved incredible heights in his sport but has also inspired generations with his sportsmanship. Barshim is the first Asian athlete to win three Olympic medals in athletics, earning silvers in London (2012) and Rio (2016).
At the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, he shared the gold award with his Italian friend and opponent Gianmarco Tamberi—a moment celebrated for its camaraderie and spirit. As he heads to Paris 2024, Barshim has announced that this will be his fourth and , making it a special moment for the Golden Falcon. Abdulrahman Samba has made a remarkable comeback after struggling with injuries in recent years.
The 400m hurdler first gained attention in the 2018 season when he set the Asian record of 46.98 in Paris. He went on.
