Oman Paralympic Athletics Team to Compete in Rabat Championship

Rabat: The Omani national Paralympic athletics team is set to take part in an international athletics championship hosted by the city of Rabat in the Kingdom of Morocco during 23-25 April 2026. The event will see the participation of approximately 500 athletes representing 58 countries, with competitions held at the city's Olympic Stadium. According to Oman News Agency, the national team will be represented by nine athletes divided into two groups. The first group includes Qusay Al Rawahi, competing in the 100m sprint and long jump; Othman Al Habsi (18 years old) in the same events; Maktoom Al Muqbali and Sharifa Al Hatmi in shot put and javelin throw; and Iman Al Shamsi, who will compete in shot put, discus throw, and javelin throw. The second group comprises sprinter Taha Al Harrasi in the 100m and long jump; Mohammed Al Qasmi in shot put; Fawzi Al Hubayshi in shot put and javelin throw; and Saif Al Muqbali in the 100m and 400m sprints. The delegation is headed by Dr. Mansour Sultan Al Tooqi, Chairman of Oman Paralympic Committee. The technical staff includes international coach Sami Al Rizeli as the team's technical director, national coach Abdullah Al Anbari responsible for blind athletes' running events, national coach Awf Al Maamari in charge of throwing events, along with physiotherapist Hani Al Shammakhi. This participation is part of the athletes' preparation program for upcoming competitions, most notably the 5th Asian Paralympic Games scheduled to take place in Japan in October 2026. The championship serves as a crucial qualifying event to achieve entry standards, enhance the athletes' international rankings, and assess their technical readiness. The national team has undergone a preparatory and training program at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, which has helped elevate the athletes' level of preparedness. The team aspires to achieve positive results and secure podium finishes during the championship.