Mohammed Khamis Khalaf
Awards & Honours
5
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
3
Records
Khalaf's record speaks for itself: three Paralympic medals, including two golds, across five Games. He was the first Emirati to win a Paralympic gold, a historic achievement that paved the way for para-sport in the UAE. His longevity is remarkable, competing at an elite level into his mid-fifties and still breaking Asian records. He has finished runner-up twice at the World Championships, a testament to his consistency at the highest level.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
First Emirati Paralympic Gold Medalist
Became the first athlete from the UAE to win a Paralympic gold medal.
Team Citi Member
Selected as one of 41 para-athletes in the Team Citi initiative.
Rankings & Lists
Five athletes who put the Middle East on the sporting map
Records & Feats
First Emirati to win a Paralympic gold medal
Won gold in the men's 82.5 kg category at the 2004 Athens Paralympics, becoming the first UAE athlete to achieve this.
Most decorated Emirati para-athlete
Collected three Paralympic medals (two gold, one silver) across five Games, the most of any UAE para-athlete.
Asian record in Legend category at Fazza Dubai 2024
At age 55, smashed the Asian record to win gold in the Legend category at the 13th Fazza Dubai World Cup.