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* [[Saeed Rashid Al Qubaisi]] is the first Emirati to represent the UAE in judo and the only judoka representing the UAE in the 2008 Olympics.<ref>[http://beijing.ijf.org/olympics.xls International Judo Federation]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al Qubaisi elated to represent UAE |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/07/04/10226032.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-07-04 |accessdate=2008-08-03}}</ref>


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[[Saeed Rashid Al Qubaisi]] is the first Emirati to represent the United Arab Emirates in judo and the only judoka representing the United Arab Emirates in the 2008 Olympics.<ref>[http://beijing.ijf.org/olympics.xls International Judo Federation]</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Al Qubaisi elated to represent UAE |url=http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/08/07/04/10226032.html |publisher=''[[Gulf News]]'' |date=2008-07-04 |accessdate=2008-08-03}}</ref>


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Revision as of 23:04, 22 August 2008

Template:Infobox Olympics United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates will compete at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. This Emirati delegation will be the largest in the history of the United Arab Emirates.[1] The United Arab Emirates will attempt to add to their only medal, which was awarded at the 2004 Summer Olympics.

The country will send female athletes to the Olympic Games for the first time. Maitha Al Maktoum will compete in taekwondo, and Latifa Al Maktoum in show jumping (equestrian). The former is the daughter of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai.[2]

Athletics

Main article: Athletics at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men
Athlete Events Heat Quarterfinal Semifinal Final References
Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank Result Rank
Omar Jumaa Bilal 100 m [3]
Omar Jumaa Bilal 200 m 21.00" 7 Did not advance [3][4]
Ali Obaid Sherook 400 m [3]
Ali Obaid Sherook 400 m hurdles [3]

Equestrian

Main articles: Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics and Equestrian at the 2008 Summer Olympics - Qualification

Individual Jumping

Athlete Horse Event Ind. Round 1 Ind. Round 2 Ind. Round 3 Final References
Round A Round B Total
Penalties Rank Penalties Total Rank Penalties Total Rank Penalties Rank Penalties Rank Penalties Rank
Latifa bint Ahmed Al Maktoum Kalska De Semilly Individual 11 61 15 26 54 Did not advance [5][1][6][7]

Judo

Main article: Judo at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Men

Saeed Rashid Al Qubaisi is the first Emirati to represent the United Arab Emirates in judo and the only judoka representing the United Arab Emirates in the 2008 Olympics.[8][9]

Athlete Event Preliminary Round of 32 Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals First Repechage
Round 		Repechage
Quarterfinals 		Repechage
Semifinals 		Final Reference
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result
Saeed Rashid Al Qubaisi −73 kg  August (RSA)
L 1000-0000 		Did not advance [10]

Shooting

Main article: Shooting at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Ahmed Al Maktoum and Saeed Al Maktoum will shoot for the UAE.[5][11]

Men

Athlete Event Qualification Final Rank
Score Rank Score Total
Saeed Al Maktoum Skeet 114 22nd Not qualified 22nd
Ahmed Al Maktoum Trap 110 30th Not qualified 30th
Double trap 136 7th Not qualified 7th

Swimming

Main article: Swimming at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Athlete Events Heat Semi-Final Final
Zeit Rank Zeit Rank Zeit Rank
Obaid Al Jasmi[12] Men's 100 m freestyle 53.29

Taekwondo

Main article: Taekwondo at the 2008 Summer Olympics

Maitha Al Maktoum will represent the UAE in Taekwondo.[13]

Women

Athlete Event Round of 16 Quarterfinals Semifinals Repechage
Quarterfinals 		Repechage
Semifinals 		Final
Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result 		Opposition
Result
Maitha Al Maktoum −67 kg

References

  1. ^ a b "UAE to send biggest ever contingent". Gulf News. 2008-04-03. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ "Should Saudi Arabia be Banned from the Olympics?". Huffington Post. 2008-07-29. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ a b c d "UAE announces representatives for Beijing Olympics". Gulf News. 2008-03-05. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ "Men's 200 m Round 1 - Heat 7 Results". Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  5. ^ a b "Ahmad and Saeed to take part in Beijing". Gulf News. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ "Jumping Individual - 1st Qualifier Results". Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  7. ^ "Jumping Individual - 2nd Qualifier Results". Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  8. ^ International Judo Federation
  9. ^ "Al Qubaisi elated to represent UAE". Gulf News. 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2008-08-03. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Men -73 kg Preliminary Contest Results". Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Retrieved 2008-08-22.
  11. ^ "UAE Shaikh Ahmad aims to hit gold target in Beijing". Gulf News. 2008-07-12. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  12. ^ "UAE swimmer eyeing records at Olympics". Gulf News. 2008-07-17. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  13. ^ "Shaikha Maitha bound for Beijing Olympics". Gulf News. 2008-03-24. Retrieved 2008-07-21. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
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