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Khamis Zaqout

Resilient Paralympian; symbol of determination and Palestinian sporting prowess.

Born
1965
Born in
Gaza Strip, Palestine
Path
Sports
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Why Khamis is here

Remarkable Paralympic athlete overcoming personal adversity. Inspirational figure in Palestinian sports. Demonstrated exceptional skill in shot put, discus, and javelin.

Their story

Khamis Zaqout is a Palestinian Paralympic athlete who has represented Palestine in various international competitions, including the Paralympic Games. Despite facing personal challenges, including a disability from a construction accident, Zaqout has become a symbol of resilience and determination in Palestinian sports.

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Milestones

The moments that shaped Khamis’s path.

  1. 1965

    Born in the Gaza Strip (1965).

  2. 1992

    Injured in a construction site accident, leading to his disability (1992).

  3. Set an Asian record in shot put.

  4. Competed in the 2012 Summer Paralympic Games in London.

  5. Was the flag bearer of the Palestinian delegation at the 2012 Paralympics.

Legacy

What they built, changed and left behind.

  1. Achieved an Asian record in shot put.

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  2. Competed in shot put, discus, and javelin at the 2012 Paralympics.

  3. Finished fourth in Men's Shot Put F54-56 at the 2012 Paralympics.

  4. Participated in the 1998 World Championship, securing second place in discus throwing.

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