Tribune News Network
Doha
Qatar’s Sara Masoud ended her campaign at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games finishing ninth and last in the women’s shot put final yesterday.
The 2016 Rio Games silver medalist threw 5.3m in the event, which was won by China’s Qing Wu after hurling 7.98m. Mexico’s Gilda Guadalupe claimed silver medal after clearing 7.89m with Russia’s Svetlana Krivenok securing a bronze medal after a throw of 7.74m.
Sara was disappointed at her show in the tough contest. "Of course, I was expecting a better result but it was a very strong field. But I will continue to work hard and will return to the competitions stronger after overcoming my shortcomings,” she said after the final.
Qatar will now pin hopes for a medal on wheelchair racer Ali Arshad, who will compete in the 800m T34 heat today. He had finished sixth in the men’s 100m T34 event earlier this week.
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Dr. Hassan Al Ansari
Dr. Hassan Al Ansari, Secretary-General of the Qatar Paralympic Committee and Chef de Mission of Qatar delegation at Paris 2024 Paralympics, expressed full support for Qatari athlete Sara Masoud and the rest of Qatari athletes with special needs. He also looked forward to her participation in upcoming championships.
Al Ansari added that this participation in the Paralympic Games is an important step in Sara’s athletic career, which is full of achievements. He thanked the entire team for their support for her and the other Qatar stars,emphasizing the committee’s continued efforts to develop its programs and future plans to ensure the success of Qatari athletes in various international events.
Al Ansari also wished good luck to athlete Ali Arshad, who will be competing on Friday in the men’s 800m T34 race after securing sixth place in the 100m T34 race on Monday in his Paralympic Games debut.