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Athletics stars carry Qatar’s hopes
The Peninsula
Qatar’s hopes of winning an Olympic medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics will rest on its athletics stars who will begin their campaign in the Games today.
After winning the bronze medal in London 2012 Olympics and the silver medal in Rio 2016 Olympics, Qatar’s high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim has his sight now set on winning the gold medal in Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The two-time world champion will participate in men’s high jump qualifications to begin at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo today.More Related News