Paris, France – Oman’s young swimmer Issa al Adawi is keen to put up a strong show in his second Olympics in Paris on Tuesday. 

Al Adawi will compete in the 100metre freestyle event at Paris La defense Arena. The 22-year-old will feature in the second heats of the preliminary rounds alongside top swimmers including Libyan Youssef Abubakr, Estonian Nixon Hernandez and Tanzanian Kolios Salibuko. 

There are ten heats in total, with 16 swimmers with the best timing progressing to the semifinals which will take place on the same day during the evening session. The finals will take place on Thursday.

At Tokyo 2020 Al Adawi finished the 100-meter freestyle in sixth place with a time of 51.81 seconds in the preliminary rounds of Group 3 and he will be keen to put up a better show in Paris.

“This Olympic participation follows three years of significant developments in my technical and preparatory programme,” said Al Adawi. 

“The training programme was very intensive and went over long and regular periods to reach optimal readiness. I will be looking for a quick sprint in the first 25 meters and will follow the coach’s directions who divided the 100-meter freestyle into four parts focusing on specific technical aspects in each 25 meters,” he said

Coach Amer Bin Rokia said Al Adawi will eye for a strong showing. “He is now in better physical and technical shape in comparison to this previous Olympics participation. 

This indicates that he has improved significantly since the last Olympics making him well-prepared for a remarkable Olympic presence. He took part in the World Aquatics Championships in a 25-meter pool last February in Doha and has dedicated himself to training after the academic year. He is resuming daily warm-up sessions. This preparation aims to enable him to achieve new personal and record-breaking times,” the Tunisian coach added.

Oman made remarkable presence at Paris
Olympics: Oman’s Ambassador in France

Paris, France – HE Ahmed Mohammed Al Araimi, Oman’s Ambassador to France, expressed his great pleasure over Oman’s remarkable presence in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. 

“The Summer Olympic Games is one of the most prominent international sports event which is characterised by the extensive participation of professional athletes from various countries across the World. These athletes are very keen to be part of this global event which is taking place every four years,” he said

“This year’s edition of the Olympics in Paris features a record participation of more than 10,500 athletes representing different parts of the world competing in 47 Olympic sports for 329 Olympic medals. Omani athletes’ presence is a unique opportunity to compete with top-ranking athletes, helping them to gain essential technical skills and experience to advance their performance to higher levels of sports competition,”

“The French government made significant efforts and proper planning in organising this edition of the Olympic Games. The opening ceremony which took place at the Seine River and featured athletes entering by boats, deviated from the traditional style and was exceptional. The Omani delegation stood out during the ceremony by wearing Oman’s official dress reflecting the authentic identity on this grand global stage.”

The ambassador wished all the best to the four Omani athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics. “This Olympic presence underscores Oman’s participation in international sports events especially at the Olympic Games. This global participation aligns with Oman Vision 2040, promoting sustainable development in line with the vision’s goals and ambitions to create an encouraging environment and systems for Omani sports,”

“The Omani-French relations are historically deep-rooted and have recently been strengthened through numerous agreements and cooperation in various economic, knowledge and cultural fields. Sports may become one of the upcoming areas of collaboration considering France’s advancements and excellence in the sports field. This would enhance the exchange of expertise and benefit from joint programs in both countries,”

HE Mohammed al Araimi wished once again the Omani athletes the best of luck in this top sporting profile event. “I hope all the best for the athletes to achieve the desired results and represent their country honourably in this global Olympic event in Paris. I am looking that the number of participating athletes will double in future Olympic Games. I appreciated the significant efforts made by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Youth, led by H.H. Sayyid Theyazin bin Haitham Al Said, and the Oman Olympic Committee, chaired by Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed Al Zubair, for their keen interest in this important international participation. The Oman’s Embassy in Paris will continue to provide various roles and services to all members of the Oman’s official, sports, and administrative delegation to facilitate and support our nation participation in Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games,”