Three Qatari women will participate in the 2012 London Olympic Games, the first time Qatari women have ever participated in the international event.

Bahiya al-Hamad, a Qatari air rifle shooter, said her participation will help women in Qatar achieve greater success, Qatar's Al-Arab reported Tuesday (May 8th).

She said her goal is to reach the finals and her dream is to make history for Qatar.

Swimmer Nada Arakji and sprinter Noor al-Malki will also participate in the London games.