HE Dr Thani Al Kuwari, president of the Qatar Athletics Federation, expressed his happiness at the achievement of our shining champion Abderrahman Samba at the Shanghai meeting, the second round of the Diamond League.
The Qatari champion took first place in the race, producing the best mark in the world this year and a new meeting record for Shanghai of 47.27 seconds, securing his ticket to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Dr Al Kuwari told the federation’s official website: “We dedicate this win to HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, president of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and to all of Qatar’s fans” .
Al Kuwari expressed his hope that Qatar’s champions continue to win and reach the podium in the remaining rounds of the Diamond League before competing at the World Championships.
