UAE Judo Team Prepares for Paris 2024 Olympics
Leadership and Achievements
Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Darei, President of the UAE Judo Federation, praised the National Olympic Committee (NOC) for its pioneering role under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. He looks forward to a positive participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Olympic Journey
This marks the fifth consecutive participation of UAE judo, which began at the 2008 Beijing Games, followed by the 2012 London Games, the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, the 2020 Tokyo Games, and now the 2024 Paris Games. The Rio Games are memorable for UAE sports, with Toma winning a bronze medal in the under-81 kg category, the first Olympic achievement for UAE judo.
Paris 2024 Participation
Al Darei added that the UAE judo participation in the Paris 2024 Olympics will have a different character, as six players from the UAE judo team have qualified directly after intense qualifications. Their qualification among the top 18 players globally represents an exceptional achievement for UAE sports and judo, aiming to achieve the aspirations of UAE sports, supported by the country’s wise leadership.
Doubts Revealed
UAE -: UAE stands for the United Arab Emirates, a country in the Middle East made up of seven smaller regions called emirates.
Judo -: Judo is a type of martial art and sport that originated in Japan. It involves throwing or taking down an opponent to the ground.
Paris 2024 Olympics -: The Paris 2024 Olympics is a big sports event where athletes from all over the world will compete in various sports. It will be held in Paris, France in the year 2024.
Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Darei -: Mohammed bin Thaloub Al Darei is the President of the UAE Judo Federation, which means he is the leader of the organization that manages judo in the UAE.
National Olympic Committee -: The National Olympic Committee is a group that helps organize and support athletes from a country to compete in the Olympics.
H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum -: H.H. stands for His Highness, a title of respect. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is a royal leader in the UAE who helps support sports and athletes.
UAE Judo Federation -: The UAE Judo Federation is the organization that manages and supports judo athletes in the United Arab Emirates.
Qualified Players -: Qualified players are athletes who have met certain standards or won competitions to be allowed to compete in the Olympics.