Nashwan Al-Harazi

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Nashwan Al-Harazi
Full nameNashwan Haidar Al-Harazi
Country representedFlag of Yemen.svg  Yemen
Born (1987-01-01) January 1, 1987 (age 35)
Discipline Men's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
(Yemen national team)
Years on national team2002-2011 (?)

Nashwan Haidar Al-Harazi (born 29 November 1986 in Sana'a) is a Yemeni gymnast. He was the first Yemeni gymnast to compete in the Olympics, at the 2008 Games in Beijing. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Crumlish, John (26 March 2008). "Al-Harazi 'Still in Shock' Over Wild-Card Olympic Berth". International Gymnast. Retrieved 2022-02-23.
  2. "Athletes from embattled nations savour Olympics". CTVNews. 2008-08-18. Retrieved 2022-02-23.