Tribune News Network
Paris
Qatar’s Ali Arshad exuded confidence ahead of his 100m wheelchair event at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.
Owing to his success in recent years, including a bronze medal at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games in 2022, Ali is a strong candidate expected to secure a podium finish in the event.
"It’s a big responsibly as Qatar fans expect a medal from me. I am relishing the challenge,” Ali said on Saturday. "The competition no doubt will be very tough but I am ready and will give my best.”
Qatar’s head of the delegation Dr. Hassan Al Ansari said Ali’s morale was high ahead of his opening event, reposing his confidence on the athlete.
"Ali Arshad has been performing very well in international events. We are hopeful of a medal from him but the first target is to reach the 100m final,” Dr. Al Ansari said.
Ali will also be taking part in the 800m wheelchair race the competition for which will begin on September 6 (Friday).
Qatar’s other athlete Sara Masud will be taking part in the women’s shot put scheduled for September 5.