MUTAZ BARSHIM
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.
Mutaz
Barshim
- Doha, Qatar
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Age Weight Height
Gold Medal
Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics
Gold Medal
Doha world Championship 2019
Gold Medal
London World Championship 2017
Silver Medal
Rio Olympics 2016
Silver Medal
London Olympics 2012
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Nike Sponsorship withMutaz Barshim
The 45-minute long workout includes stretching, box jumps, weights, chin ups, knee tucks, leg curls and planks, and is perfect for both men and women who aim to increase their power. “I fight gravity so I work on leg and core strength,” said Barshim. “During every leg drill, focus on…
Chevrolet Sponsorship withMutaz Barshim
Johan Madarasz, Automotive Marketing Manager at Jaidah Group said: “We are immensely proud to have him represent our brand locally and look forward to continue supporting his athletic journey, especially with the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.” Mutaz Barshim also commented: “I would like to thank Jaidah Automotive and Chevrolet…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 buy the last remaining tickets for the 2021 Formula 1 Ooredoo Qatar Grand Prix.The ‘Losail Star Power’ campaign taps into Qatar’s deep…
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…
‘Inspiration Award’ during the World Athletics...
Qatari high jumper Mutaz Essa Barshim and his Italian friend and rival Gianmarco Tamberi were bestowed with the ‘Inspiration Award’ during the World Athletics Gala 2021 on Wednesday.The duo had become the talking point of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics after deciding to share the gold medal at an intense contest.…