With days left before the Olympic Games in Paris are set to start, athletes from across the Arab world will be gearing up to compete in their respective disciplines in the French capital, as millions of supporters will watch either in France or at home. Countries in North Africa and the Middle East will be sending athletes to compete in a wide range of categories, including athletics, boxing, and weightlifting, where athletes from the region have traditionally found success, and newer events, such as surfing and skateboarding. A total of 33 gold medals have been won by athletes from the region…