Abdulqader ready for paralympic shot put competition

Qatar’s Abdulrahman Abdulqader continued his training sessions before participation in Shot Put Competition at the 2012 London Paralympic Games to be held on Tuesday.

Earlier on Saturday, Abdulqader occupied the seventh place in Javelin Throw Competition held at the Olympic Stadium. Abdulqader set a new personal record with an 34.88 metre throw. Abdulqader will also compete in Discus Throw competition to be held on Friday.

Over the course of the 11-day event, some 4,280 athletes from 165 countries  are competing  in 21 sports, with more than 500 gold medals up for grabs.

Participants in the Games are competing in Archery, Athletics, Boccia, Cycling Road, Cycling Track, Equestrian, Football 5-a-side, Football 7-a-side, Goalball, Judo, Powerlifting, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Fencing, Wheelchair Rugby, and Wheelchair Tennis.

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