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Qatar's Muataz Barshim announces Paris 2024 as his final Olympic participation

Qatar's Muataz Barshim announces Paris 2024 as his final Olympic participation

The Peninsula
Saturday, July 13, 2024 03:00:21 PM UTC

Doha: Qatar s legendary high jumper, Mutaz Barshim, has announced that the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics will be his final appearance at the Olympic Ga...

Doha: Qatar's legendary high jumper, Mutaz Barshim, has announced that the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics will be his final appearance at the Olympic Games.  Barshim, who clinched the gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, stated: "Between the joy of achieving a dream and the sadness of its end, the Paris 2024 Olympics will be my last Olympic participation." 

A post shared by ♕ Mutaz Barshim ♕ (@mutaz.barshim)

He reflected on his journey with pride and gratitude, especially for the opportunity to represent Qatar in three consecutive Olympics.

Throughout his Olympic career, Barshim has been a formidable competitor. 

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