These are the athletes breaking barriers and chasing gold
Arab athletes are poised to leave an indelible mark on the global stage at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, showcasing their prowess across various disciplines. From Qatar's high jump icon Mutaz Barshim aiming to secure another gold to Jordanian taekwondo star Julyana Al-Sadeq eyeing her shot at Olympic glory, these athletes are set to redefine expectations. Let's take a closer look at some of the region's talent taking part:
Ray Bassil
Breaking through barriers, Lebanon's trap shooting star Ray Bassil is a seasoned Olympian and the current Asian Champion. At 35 years old, she is on a mission to make history by becoming the first Lebanese athlete to win an Olympic medal since 1980.
Mutaz Barshim
Qatar's Mutaz Barshim is a reigning Olympic champion and top contender for gold in Paris. His memorable moment in Tokyo, where he famously chose to share the gold medal with Italy's Gianmarco Tamberi, left an indelible mark on the sport. Now, Barshim is once again aiming for the highest accolade, this time with the podium all to himself.
Julyana Al-Sadeq
Julyana Al-Sadeq, a 29-year-old seasoned competitor from Jordan, is a force in the world of taekwondo. With an Asian Games gold, a World Championship silver, and a number one world ranking to her name, Al-Sadeq has established herself as a pioneering Arab woman in the sport.
Ramzi Boukhiam
Ramzi Boukhiam, a Moroccan surfer, made history as the first and only Arab to compete in Olympic surfing during the last Olympics in Tokyo. Since then, he has solidified his reputation as one of the world's top surfers, currently hitting the peak form of his career.
Safiya Al-Sayegh
