The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) has announced the preparation programme for 400m hurdler Abderrahman Samba ahead of the new season. The programme includes a training camp in Valencia, Spain. In a statement, QAF said Samba is undergoing intensive training as part of his preparations for the 2025 season.
Samba, one of the world’s leading 400m hurdlers, has made an impressive comeback after recovering fully from an injury that sidelined him for more than two seasons. During his absence, he faced significant setbacks but returned stronger, clinching the gold medal in the 400m hurdles at the Asian Games in China. He subsequently competed in the Diamond League and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, delivering notable performances.
This year, Samba is set to participate in the Diamond League, the Asian Championship in South Korea this June, and the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September. He holds the second-fastest time in the history of the 400m hurdles, clocking 46.98 seconds during the 2018 Paris Diamond League. The world record for the event is held by Norway’s Karsten Warholm, with a time of 46.70 seconds.
Abderrahman Samba
