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‘What Gravity Challenge’ is an initiative of Barshim – which according to the 32-year-old has been in the making for a long time.

The competition, which will be held on Thursday at the Katara Amphitheatre from 5:40pm and is organised by Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF), will involve the world’s 12 best high jumpers. The event represents Barshim’s personal expression of gratitude to Qatar, which has supported him throughout his career.

“I want to show my gratitude especially to the Qatar Olympic Committee President HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad al-Thani. He was the person who gave me the first start when I met him. He wanted me to create something for a lasting legacy. So I’m really thankful to them. And again I’m really happy. Just looking forward to having a wonderful event,” the three-time world champion said.

The winner of the innovative event will take home a custom-made trophy crafted by esteemed artist Ahmed al-Bahrani and a prize of US$15,000.

Het gebaar met twee handen als vleugels is inmiddels het handelsmerk van Mutaz geworden. Trots op het feit dat ik een steentje mocht bijdragen aan de ontwikkeling. De begin jaren van Aspire waren ook de beginjaren van hem als atleet. De ontdekking van de (atletiek)wereld met Uwe, Carlos, Andres en ik als gids.