Mohamed Bu Sakher

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Mohamed Bu Sakher
Personal information
NationalityKuwaiti
Born (1968-07-15) 15 July 1968 (age 54)
Sport
Sport Judo
Achievements and titles
Olympic finals 1996 Summer Olympics

Mohamed Bu Sakher (born July 15, 1968) is a Kuwaiti judoka. He represented Kuwait at the 1996 Summer Olympics, set to compete in Men's 95 kg category. He was defeated in one of the first rounds by Semir Pepic. [1] [2] He also took part in the 1995 and 1997 World Judo Championships, where he did not win any medals. [3]

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References

  1. Mohamed Bu Sakher. Sports Reference. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  2. Mohamed BU-SAKHER. Olympic.org. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. Mohamed Bu Sakher JudoInside.