JEDDAH: Twitterati are upset over the poor Saudi performance at the Rio Olympics. Saudi Arabia's challenge ended on Wednesday on a low point, not very far from the beginning. Saudi athletes lost in every event in early stages.
Tarek Al-Omari and Moukhled Al-Otaibi ended their challenge in the first heats and in the first and second groups, where both got 21st position.
Tweeter Akram Al-Anaz said: "It was one of the worst Saudi participations in the Olympics history.
Another tweep, Bassem Al Owaidahi, commented: “It was a shameful performance by the Kingdom in Rio Olympics.”
Akram Tairi tweeted: “I don't know why our performance was so bad. We seem unable to take part in any strong competition.”
Saudi athlete Al-Otaibi, 40, stressed the importance of stepping up Saudi training for the Olympics, and called for a clearer organization and a better effort for identifying talents.
He, however, expressed satisfaction over his career that lasted 20 years.
Speaking to a TV channel, he said: “This is my 20th year in the Olympic competition. I did my best to amuse the Saudis … and in the end I apologize to the audience.”
Saudi Arabia participated with 11 athletes, including four female members. At the forefront was Saudi contestant Sarah Attar, who was ranked in 132th place among 157 from around the world in the marathon.
Brazilian Taís Rochel defeated Saudi Lubna Al-Omair 15-0. Joud Fahmy did not participate in her judo match in the under-52kg category due to injury, while Kariman Abuljadayel was eliminated after finishing seventh.
Tarek Al-Omari and Moukhled Al-Otaibi ended their challenge in the first heats and in the first and second groups, where both got 21st position.
Tweeter Akram Al-Anaz said: "It was one of the worst Saudi participations in the Olympics history.
Another tweep, Bassem Al Owaidahi, commented: “It was a shameful performance by the Kingdom in Rio Olympics.”
Akram Tairi tweeted: “I don't know why our performance was so bad. We seem unable to take part in any strong competition.”
Saudi athlete Al-Otaibi, 40, stressed the importance of stepping up Saudi training for the Olympics, and called for a clearer organization and a better effort for identifying talents.
He, however, expressed satisfaction over his career that lasted 20 years.
Speaking to a TV channel, he said: “This is my 20th year in the Olympic competition. I did my best to amuse the Saudis … and in the end I apologize to the audience.”
Saudi Arabia participated with 11 athletes, including four female members. At the forefront was Saudi contestant Sarah Attar, who was ranked in 132th place among 157 from around the world in the marathon.
Brazilian Taís Rochel defeated Saudi Lubna Al-Omair 15-0. Joud Fahmy did not participate in her judo match in the under-52kg category due to injury, while Kariman Abuljadayel was eliminated after finishing seventh.
