The UAE's only Olympic gold medallist, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher has been hailed as the country's 'greatest ever sportsman' after yesterday announcing that he would retire from international sport after the Beijing Games. Is Sheikh Ahmed a role model for future UAE athletes? Can the other UAE Olympians take inspiration from him and earn a medal at this year's Games? Pay your tributes to the sharpshooter, by clicking on the link below to have your say.
Sheikh Ahmed is 'the greatest'
The UAE's only Olympic gold medallist, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hasher has been hailed as the country's 'greatest ever sportsman' after yesterday announcing that he would retire from international sport after the Beijing Games.
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