Shooter and rally driver Nasser Al Attiyah claimed the bronze in the men’s skeet competition, Qatar’s first medal in 12 years.
Qatar aims to host international events and become the sporting hub for the MENA region, the country’s Olympic Committee chief has said.
Wojdan Shaherkani had refused to take part in the judo competition if she was not permitted to wear the hijab.
Wojdan Shaherkani, one of Saudi’s two female athletes at the Olympics, will withdraw from the games over the hijab ban, her father has said.
This is the first time that the Kingdom is allowing female athletes to compete in the Olympic Games.