Azza Al-Qasmi

Azza Ali Al-Qasmi (born 12 February 1985) is a Bahraini sport shooter. She was the flag bearer for Bahrain and part of the Bahraini Olympic team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.[1]

Olympic career

She competed in the women's 50 metre rifle three positions at the London Olympics.[2] She did not advance further into the event but had scored a new Arab shooting record, having achieved a score of 576 points, including 21 inner-tens, across the three positions.[3] She ranked 33rd overall.[3]

Personal life

Azza was born in the town of Riffa, in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She is bilingual in English and Arabic.[4]

References
  1. "Azza al-Qassimi to hoist the Kingdom\'s flag during the inauguration of the London Olympics 2012". Bahrain News Agency. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  2. "Bahrain athletes step up preparations". Daily Tribune. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.
  3. "Azza sets new Arab shooting record". Gulf Daily News. 5 August 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2012.
  4. "Azza Alqasmi 2012 Olympic Profile". London 2012. Retrieved 2 August 2012.


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