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Saudi Arabia at the 2012 Summer Paralympics

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Saudi Arabia participated in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, United Kingdom, from August 29 to September 9.

Although the country sent female athletes for the first time to the London Olympics, under pressure from the International Olympic Committee, its Paralympic delegation to the London Games remains, as previously, exclusively male. The Kingdom is represented by three athletes in track and field, and one in powerlifting.[1]

Medallists

Medal Name Sport Event Date
 Silver Hani Alnakhli Athletics Men's Discus Throw F32-34 7 September

Athletics

Osamah Al-Shanqiti, who won the country's first ever Olympic or Paralympic gold medal at the Beijing Paralympics, in the triple jump, attempted to defend his title in the men's triple jump F12 (a category for athletes with severe visual impairment). He also competed in the shot put (F11-12).[1]

Saeed Alkhaldi competed in the men's 100m T46 (for athletes with disabilities to the upper limbs or torso).[1]

Hani Alnakhli competed in the men's shot put F32-33 (tetraplegia) and in the men's discus throw F32-34.[1]

Men’s Track and Road Events
Athlete Event Heat Final
Result Rank Result Rank
Saeed Alkhaldi 100m T46 11.41 4 Did not advance
Men’s Field Events
Athlete Event Distance Points Rank
Osamah Al-Shanqiti Triple Jump F12 14.10 5
Shot Put F11-12 NM
Hani Alnakhli Shot Put F32-33 8.16 724 9
Discus Throw F32-34 34.65 1113 2nd place, silver medalist(s)

Powerlifting

Bassam Al-Hawal competed in the men's under 100kg event.[1]

Men
Athlete Event Result Rank
Bassam Al-Hawal -100kg 195 8

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c d e Saudi athletes, London 2012 official website