Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2015 in Amman, Jordan. (Athlete, 26 Aug 2021; Athlete, 02 Sep 2024)
Reason: "Athletics presented me with a passion and a way to prove myself." (Athlete, 07 Nov 2019)
Ambition: To win four Paralympic gold medals at four editions of the Games. (Athlete, 02 Sep 2024)
Milestones: At the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo he became the first Jordanian to win a Paralympic gold medal in athletics when he triumphed in the men's F34 shot put. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024)
Awards: He was flag bearer for Jordan at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China. (Jordan Paralympic Committee Facebook page, 28 Oct 2023; joc.jo, 27 Oct 2023)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 29, 1995
Place of ResidenceAMMAN
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Physiology - AlBalqa Applied University, As Salt, JOR
Languages SpokenArabic, English
CoachMohamad Al-Harasees [national], JOR
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F34 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 12.25 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F34 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.47 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F34 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.69 |
| 1 | Shot Put - F34 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 12.17 |
| 6 | Javelin Throw - F34 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 28.32 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F34 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 11.93 |
| 7 | Men's Javelin Throw F33/34 | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 25.85 |
Connect
