A new world achievement for Qatari athletics, this time by Qatari jumper Rashed Al Manai, for Qatar and for the Asian continent, after he won the gold medal in the high jump at the World Continental Cup held in Split, Croatia, from September 4-5, with a height of ( 2.28 m ), beating the world’s continental champions in the high jump and topping the standings at this event, which is held once every four years by continent. Second place went to Donald Thomas of the Bahamas, representing the Americas, who lost out only on countback after also clearing the bar at a height of 2.28 m, but in his third attempt, while Al Manai cleared it on his first attempt, giving him the advantage and the world lead. Third place went to Britain’s Martyn Bernard, representing Europe, with a height of 2.25 m.
Joy, delight and satisfaction prevailed among Qataris, and federation chairman Abdullah Ahmed Al Zaini and federation Secretary-General Adel Mohammed Al Baker, who were present at the championship to follow our champion and to attend the Diamond League association meetings, dedicated this achievement to our wise leadership, the foremost supporter of Qatari sport, affirming that these achievements by Qatari athletes could not have been possible without their continuous support, attention, patronage and follow-up of Qatari sport.
