• United Arab Emirates Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum reacts after missing a shot in the men's skeet qualification at The Royal Artillery Barracks in London on July 30, 2012, for The London 2012 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 103227-01-08.jpg
    United Arab Emirates Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum reacts after missing a shot in the men's skeet qualification at The Royal Artillery Barracks in London on July 30, 2012, for The London 2012 Olympic Games. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI *** Local Caption *** 103227-01-08.jpg
  • Khadija Mohammad - She may have had to be coaxed into staying in London after being stricken by homesickness, but the Dubai schoolgirl stayed on and became the UAE’s first weightlifting Olympian, having just turned 17 years old. Hassan Ammar/AP Photo
    Khadija Mohammad - She may have had to be coaxed into staying in London after being stricken by homesickness, but the Dubai schoolgirl stayed on and became the UAE’s first weightlifting Olympian, having just turned 17 years old. Hassan Ammar/AP Photo
  • Sheikh Juma bin Dalmouk - Thirteenth place in the double trap competition represented a highly promising Games debut for the Dubai shooter. His coach, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher, also mentored the gold medal winner in the event, Britain’s Peter Wilson. Ma???
    Sheikh Juma bin Dalmouk - Thirteenth place in the double trap competition represented a highly promising Games debut for the Dubai shooter. His coach, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher, also mentored the gold medal winner in the event, Britain’s Peter Wilson. Ma???
  • Dhaher Al Aryani - The Ras Al Khaimah shooter was a surprise qualifier for London 2012 in the single trap competition, and he ended up finishing low down the field in weather conditions which were not designed for Emiratis. Lars Baron/Getty Images
    Dhaher Al Aryani - The Ras Al Khaimah shooter was a surprise qualifier for London 2012 in the single trap competition, and he ended up finishing low down the field in weather conditions which were not designed for Emiratis. Lars Baron/Getty Images
  • Bethlem Desaleyn - Still only 20, Desaleyn has shown her promise just by qualifying for the Games. She was not able to progress from her opening heat of the 1,500 metres competition when she faded out of the lead group after three laps. Paul Kitagaki Jr./???
    Bethlem Desaleyn - Still only 20, Desaleyn has shown her promise just by qualifying for the Games. She was not able to progress from her opening heat of the 1,500 metres competition when she faded out of the lead group after three laps. Paul Kitagaki Jr./???
  • Mohammed Abbas Darwish - The likeable jumper from Al Wasl professed to being hugely disappointed by his below par effort of a tick over 16 metres in the triple jump pit. His mind is already firmly fixed on an improvement in Rio. Pic: UAE Olympic Committe?
    Mohammed Abbas Darwish - The likeable jumper from Al Wasl professed to being hugely disappointed by his below par effort of a tick over 16 metres in the triple jump pit. His mind is already firmly fixed on an improvement in Rio. Pic: UAE Olympic Committe?
  • Mubarak Salem - The Al Wasl swimmer opted to forego the opening ceremony as he had to compete the following morning. After a little over a minute of the first 100 metres breaststroke heat, his Olympics was over. Paul Kitagaki Jr./ZUMAPRESS.com)
    Mubarak Salem - The Al Wasl swimmer opted to forego the opening ceremony as he had to compete the following morning. After a little over a minute of the first 100 metres breaststroke heat, his Olympics was over. Paul Kitagaki Jr./ZUMAPRESS.com)
  • Humaid Al Derei - An arm injury sustained early in his first 66kg match did not help his chances, but the Abu Dhabi-based judoka was always up against it in a bout against an Egyptian ranked far higher than him. Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
    Humaid Al Derei - An arm injury sustained early in his first 66kg match did not help his chances, but the Abu Dhabi-based judoka was always up against it in a bout against an Egyptian ranked far higher than him. Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
  • The UAE men's football team - Mahdi Ali’s men went home with just a point from three group games, but made a fine impression, scoring in each match and earning plaudits for their technique and midfielder flair. Michael Regan/Getty Images
    The UAE men's football team - Mahdi Ali’s men went home with just a point from three group games, but made a fine impression, scoring in each match and earning plaudits for their technique and midfielder flair. Michael Regan/Getty Images

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