Qatar strikes gold in CISM world parachuting contest
Qatari skydiver Saleh al-Abidi (pictured) clinched the gold medal in the Senior Individual category of the Accuracy Landing competition, concluding his participation in the 48th CISM World Military Pa...
Qatari skydiver Saleh al-Abidi secured the gold medal in the Senior Individual category of the Accuracy Landing competition at the 48th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2026, hosted by Slovakia from August 14th to 23rd. The event took place at Lucenec Airport, where 128 competitors from 33 countries participated, competing for top spots and medals.
Al-Abidi emerged victorious with six points, sharing the podium with Czech competitor Bonifac Hajek and Germany’s Matthias Diemler. Qatar's Air Sports Committee Chair and Joint Special Forces Commander, Maj Gen Mohammed bin Zayed al-Otaibi, expressed immense pride in al-Abidi's achievement, attributing it to the unwavering support from the Qatari sports leadership.
Al-Otaibi highlighted the team's ambition and determination to secure the gold amidst strong competition. Qatar's Committee Secretary-General, Capt Hazza Hamad al-Attiyah, also praised the team's remarkable performance, emphasizing the leadership's critical role in nurturing exceptional talent. Lt Abdulaziz Abdullah al-Hajaji, Captain of Qatar’s Accuracy Landing Team, credited the team's focus and unity for their triumph, stating that the gold medal was a culmination of their collective efforts throughout the tournament.
Al-Abidi emphasized that this success marks a significant milestone for the team, adding to their list of accomplishments in major international competitions.
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