UAE Prepares for Paris 2024 Olympics
The National Olympic Committee (NOC) has announced the details of the UAE’s participation in the 33rd Summer Olympic Games, which will be held in Paris, France, from July 26 to August 11, 2024. The event will feature 10,500 athletes from 200 National Olympic Committees competing in 32 sports across 329 events at 35 venues.
UAE Delegation
The UAE delegation consists of 14 athletes and 24 administrative, technical, and medical staff. The athletes will compete in five sports: equestrian, judo, cycling, swimming, and athletics.
Equestrian Team
The national equestrian team includes Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, Abdullah Al Marri, Omar Al Marzouqi, Salem Al Suwaidi, and Ali Al Karbi. Four of them will be selected for final participation by the technical staff.
Judo Team
The national judo team includes Normand Bayan (under 66 kg), Talal Shvili (under 81 kg), Aram Gregorian (under 90 kg), Dhafer Aram (under 100 kg), Omar Marouf (over 100 kg), and female athlete Bashirat Kharoudi (under 52 kg in women’s lightweight).
Cycling
Cyclist Safia Al Sayegh will compete in the road race, being the first Emirati female cyclist to qualify for the Olympics.
Swimming
Swimmer Yousef Rashid Al Matroushi will compete in the 100m freestyle, and swimmer Maha Abdullah Al Shehi will compete in the 200m freestyle.
Athletics
Runner Maryam Mohammed Al Farsi will compete in the 100m race.
Opening Ceremony
Omar Al Marzouqi will carry the UAE flag at the opening ceremony, which will be held outside the stadium for the first time on the Seine River with about 160 boats of all types and sizes.
Press Conference
During a press conference at the Shindagha Museum in Dubai, Faris Mohammed Al Mutawaa, Secretary General of the NOC, thanked Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his support. Al Mutawaa expressed confidence in the UAE delegation and announced the inauguration of the UAE House in Paris, which will showcase national heritage and culture from July 27 to August 11.
