Saudi Arabia: With the Paris Paralympic Games just a week away, Saudi Arabia’s elite Paralympic athletes are intensifying their preparations in training camps spread across China, Poland, and the Netherlands.
Poland camp sees intense training
In Poland, a group of five Saudi athletes—Abdulrahman Al-Qurashi, Hassan Doushi, Noor Al-Sanaa, Ali Al-Nakhli, and Sarah Al-Jumah—are pushing their limits with demanding fitness and tactical drills. Taekwondo star Eyad Al-Turki and weightlifter Adnan Saeed are also part of this rigorous program. Their training is meticulously designed to peak just as they head to Paris on August 26.
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China’s final push for table tennis star
Table tennis sensation Ghalia Al-Anzi is concluding a month-long training stint in China. This final phase has been marked by high-intensity practice sessions alongside members of the Chinese national team. Her camp wraps up next Saturday, right before she heads to the Games.
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Equestrian excellence in the Netherlands
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, equestrian Ahmed Sharbatly is deep into his training camp, which began on July 1. Sharbatly’s focus has been on fine-tuning specific movements and conducting intense training sessions with his horses, including motivational workouts three times a week.
As the Paralympians near the final stretch of their preparation, their dedication and hard work are set to make a powerful impact in Paris.