Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2009 in Nasiriyah, Iraq. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Reason: He was scouted by an Iraqi Paralympic Committee official when he was playing in a football match, and felt the sport suited his physique. (Athlete, 08 Nov 2019)
Milestones: He won Iraq's second Paralympic gold medal in athletics, and the NPC's first in a shot put event, when he claimed the men's F40 title at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJanuary 1, 1991
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenArabic
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F40 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 10.76 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F40 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 11.15 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F40 | 2017 | London, GBR | 10.49 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F40 | 2015 | Doha, QAT | 10.66 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F40 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.28 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F40 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 10.77 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F40 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 10.82 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F40 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 10.80 |
