Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2009. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021)
Reason: He began powerlifting as a hobby. "I love challenging myself and reaching new achievements." (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019, 03 Dec 2017)
Awards: He and fellow powerlifter Asma Issa were Jordan's flag bearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (medias.paris2024.org, 28 Aug 2024)
He and fellow powerlifter Tharwh Tayseer Hamdan Alhajaj were named flag bearers for Jordan at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. (Jordan Paralympic Committee Facebook page, 17 Oct 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works for the Supreme Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan. (Facebook profile, 02 Jul 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 4, 1991
Place of ResidenceZARQA
OccupationAthlete, Public Servant
Languages SpokenArabic
CoachIssa Hilal [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | -88kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 231 |
| NoM | Men's 72kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | NoM |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -88kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 251 |
| 1 | -88kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 238 |
| 2 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 147.90 |
| 3 | -88kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 213 |
| 3 | -80kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 221.0 |
| 4 | Men's 72kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 191.0 |
| 13 | Men's 67.5kg | 2010 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 165.0 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | -88kg | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 242 |
