MUTAZ BARSHIM

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Mutaz Barshim is an Qatari high jumping world champion, holder of the Asian record and, at 2.43m, has registered the second highest jump in history

Mutaz Brashim has always been into sports. He grew up in an extremely active family. his father was an athlete and all his brothers practised sport regulary.As a child, his father used to take him to the local athletics going to training by himself. Focusing on the high jump, Mutaz soon started to reach heights he never before thought possible… both figuratively and literally!

Can we have two golds?

This is beyond sport. This is the message we deliver to the young generation. “A message of sportsmanship and love”- Mutaz Barshim

It was the moment that melted hearts around the globe. Proof of Olympic Motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together.” Two high jumpers, Gianmarco Tamberi and Mutaz Essa Barshim, decided to share gold at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Doha, Qatar

31

Age

65

Weight

189

Height

Gold Medal

Tokyo Olympic Games 2020          

Silver Medal

Rio Olympics 2016

Gold Medal

Doha World Championship 2019

Gold Medal

London World Championship 2017

Sliver Medal

London Olympics 2012

13

Golden
Medal

4

Silver
Medal

1

Bronze
Medal

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Mutaz Barshim waved the chequered flag...

Doha: Fans in Qatar and around the world celebrated Lewis Hamilton’s dominating performance at the Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix 2021 that saw new attendance records over the weekend. A total of 80,000 fans attended the three days of racing held at the iconic Losail Circuit Sports Club (LCSC) that…

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Barshim urges fans to enjoy Qatar...

Tribune News NetworkDohaThe Losail International Circuit was abuzz with big activity since the afternoon on Saturday, the second day of the Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix. And among the sporting stars enjoying the racing action was Qatar’s Olympic high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim.The tall athlete also spent time…

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FIFA 2022 AMBASSADOR

As an outstanding athlete in Qatar and globally, Mutaz Barshim was chosen as an ambassador of 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP which will take place in Qatar in November-December 2022. Mutaz will take place in all the FIFA events happening in Qatar prior to the World Cup and during it, will…

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MUTAZ BARSHIM is an honoured guest...

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani patronised the inauguration ceremony of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, at Khalifa International Stadium Wednesday evening.His Highness the Amir toured the various sections of the museum where he was briefed on the exhibits and collection that chronicles sports and…

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Mutaz Barshim is participating in F1...

The Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) yesterday launched a campaign across its social media channels to engage the community in motorsports in Qatar and urge fans to

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Ooredoo signs three-year deal to sponsor...

Doha: Ooredoo, major supporter of sport across all levels, signed a three-year sponsorship agreement with athlete Mutaz Barshim. The agreement was signed at Ooredoo Headquarters by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani — Deputy Group Chief Executive Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Qatar — and Barshim. Barshim…

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Get you someone who elevates you...

The snapshot:October 2019, Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar. World high jump champion Mutaz Essa Barshim attempted to become the first man in history to successfully defend that particular title – and he had to do it in less than perfect physical condition. The credentials:As well as winning the 2017 World…

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QOC Sports Excellency Awards: Male Athlete...

Doha: The Qatar Olympic Committee held its annual Sport Excellence Awards at Barahat Msheireb on Sunday to honor those who made glorious achievements and took Qatar’s name to greater heights at the Olympic and sports levels during the year 2021. The ceremony attended by HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al…

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