Rashid Al Roumi
Kuwaiti disabled athlete who redefined Arabian Gulf sports
After losing his legs in a 1990 Iraqi invasion explosion, Rashid Al Roumi (1968- ) became the first Gulf Arab wheelchair marathon champion. His 2004 Athens Paralympics participation broke cultural taboos about disability in the Middle East.
Key achievements include:
| 2007 | Crossed 148km Kuwaiti desert in wheelchair |
| 2012 | Founded Kuwait Disability Sport Club |
| 2019 | Appointed UNHCR ambassador for refugee athletes |
Al Roumi's memoir "Sand in My Wheels" inspired GCC disability laws reform. His 2021 cross-America wheelchair journey raised $2.3M for landmine victims, blending Bedouin resilience with modern activism.
Literary Appearances
No literary records found
Cinematic Appearances
No cinematic records found