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Shaikha Maitha bound for Beijing Olympics
Shaikha Maitha Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be representing the country during this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing.
- By Alaric Gomes, Senior Reporter
- Published: 19:43 March 24, 2008
Dubai: Shaikha Maitha Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be representing the UAE during this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing.
Shaikha Maitha's participation at the Olympics was announced by the UAE National Olympic Committee on Monday.
Her participation was cleared by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) based on a quota for athletes with an extraordinary record in their sporting discipline.
Shaikha Maitha has been cleared to participate in taekwondo in the 67kgs category for women.
The UAE NOC received a letter dated March 18 from the international body endorsing Shaikha Maitha's participation.
Joining the UAE national team captain will be Saeed Rashid Al Qubaisi in Judo in the 73kgs category for men.
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