Biography
Started: He began powerlifting in 1997 in Mosul, Iraq. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021, 12 Jul 2019)
Reason: Sport is his passion. "It helps me gain muscle power." (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021, 12 Jul 2019, 26 Aug 2012)
Awards: He and athletics competitor Fatimah Suwaed were Iraq's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. He was also flag bearer for Iraq at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024; paralympic.org, 29 Aug 2012)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 20, 1974
Place of ResidenceMOSUL
OccupationAthlete, Chemist
EducationChemistry - University of Mosul, Iraq
Languages SpokenArabic, English
CoachEmad Ashour [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Men's +100kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 237.5 |
| 2 | Men's +100kg | 2012 | London, GBR | 242 |
| 3 | +107kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 228 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Men's 100kg | 2006 | Busan, KOR | 230.0 |
| 3 | +107kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 235 |
| 3 | +107kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 240.0 |
| 3 | Men's +100kg | 2010 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 250.0 |
| 4 | +107kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 237 |
| 5 | +107kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 235 |
| 7 | Mixed Team | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 391.39 |
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