Abderrahman to lead Qatar’s challenge in 400m hurdles heats today

DOHA: Two-time Asian Games champion and 2019 World Championships bronze medal winner Abderrahman Samba will spearhead Qatar’s challenge in the men’s 400m hurdles at the Paris Olympic Games today.

Besides Samba, Bassem Hemeida and Ismail Doudai Abakar will represent Qatar in the same event.

The trio will hope to advance as heats are scheduled for Monday at Stade de France with Hemeida first to take the track followed by Samba (heat 2) and Abakar (heat 6).

The top three athletes from the heats will enter the final while the next three fastest will reach the semi-final.