UAE athletes to begin competition at Paris Paralympics

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The UAE delegation has officially begun its participation in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games today, Friday, with athletes competing in cycling, shooting, and athletics.

The competition schedule features Ahmed Al Badawi in the 1000-metre race qualifiers for the C5 category in cycling, with the finals later in the day. In shooting, Aisha Al Muhairi and Aisha Al Shamsi will compete in the 10-metre Air Rifle Standing (mixed) SH2 category qualifiers, with finals set for the evening. In athletics, Noura Al Ketbi and Dhikra Al Kaabi will participate in the F32 Women’s Club Throw event.

List of athletes competing:

Abdullah Sultan Al Aryani (Shooting)

Saif Al Nuaimi (Shooting)

Obaid Al Dahmani (Shooting)

Ayesha Al Muhairi (Shooting)

Ayesha Al Shamsi (Shooting)

Mohammed Othman (Wheelchair Racing)

Mohamed Al Hammadi (Wheelchair Racing)

Ahmed Al Badwawi (Cycling)

Mohammed Al Kaabi (Shot Put)

Thekra Al Kaabi (Shot Put)

Maryam Al Zeyoudi (Shot Put)