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KUALA LUMPUR: The 2016 Paralympic Games champion, Mohamad Ridzuan Mohamad Puzi (pic) is expected to book an early slot in the 100 metres (m) T36 (physical disability) event in the 2024 edition in Paris, France.

To achieve that goal, national sprint coach, Hamberi Mahat is targeting Mohamad Ridzuan or fondly known as ‘Dek Wan’ to advance to the finals and finish in the top four at the World Para Sports Championships taking place in Paris from July 8 to 17.

“Dek Wan needs to get top four at the world championships because those who finish in that position automatically qualify for the 2024 Paralympic Games.

“The current strategy is to ensure that he qualifies early because if he succeeds in doing so, I can focus on early preparations for him ahead of Paris 2024,” he said when contacted by Bernama.

Hamberi also set a target for the 35-year-old veteran athlete to record 12.20 seconds (s) at the world championships.

“If Mohamad Ridzuan can record 12.20s, he is likely to get a bronze medal,” he said.

If he fails to meet the target at the world championships, Hamberi said Mohamad Ridzuan still has the chance to confirm an automatic slot to Paris 2024 by getting the top two positions in the finals at the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, from Oct 22 to 28 this year. – BERNAMA

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