Tokyo: Qatar’s two-time world champion Mutaz Barshim will have his sight set on the Tokyo Olympics gold medal when he participates in the high jump final to be staged on Sunday.
The 30-year-old qualified to the title showdown after clearing 2.28m in the qualifications held on Saturday.
The other Qatari medal contender Abderrahman Samba will participate in the men’s 400m hurdles semifinals on Sunday.
Brazil’s Alison dos Santos, USA’s Kenneth Selmon and Italy’s Alessandro Siblio will likely be his most formidable opponents.
On the other hand, Femi Seun Ogunode progressed to the men’s 100M semifinals with a 10.02 sec run on Saturday.
In the men’s 800M, Abubaker Hayder Abdallah crashed out after finishing sixth (1:47.45) in his heats.
Beach volleyball duo of Cherif Younousse and Tijan Ahmed will return to action on Sunday. They will take on USA’s Philip Dalhausser and Nicholas Lucena in a Round of 16 match.
Source: Qatar Olympic Committee