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Emirati judoka From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Saeed Rashed Al-Qubaisi (Arabic: سعيد راشد القبيسي; born December 2, 1989) is an Emirati judoka, who played for the lightweight category.[1] Al-Qubaisi became the first Emirati athlete to represent his nation in a combative sport at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.[2] He lost the first preliminary match of the men's lightweight class (73 kg) to South Africa's Marlon August, who successfully scored an ippon and a kuchiki taoshi (single leg takedown), in one minute and twenty-seven seconds.[3]
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Nationality | ![]() |
Born | 2 December 1989 |
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9+1⁄2 in) |
Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) |
Sport | |
Country | United Arab Emirates |
Sport | Judo |
Event | 73 kg |
Club | UAE Wrestling, judo & Kick Boxing Federation |
Team | Abu Dhabi Team |
Coached by | Hassan Mousa / Sergey |
Achievements and titles | |
Olympic finals | 2008 Summer Olympics |
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