Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2003 in Amman, Jordan. (Athlete, 25 Aug 2021)
Reason: His family encouraged him to go to the local sports and cultural club for a change of atmosphere and to meet new people. He had no intention of taking up a sport, but when he visited the club the powerlifting coach noticed his physique and knew he had potential. Qarada asked about the training programmes, and decided that he would try powerlifting. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017; Roya TV YouTube channel, 05 Oct 2016; 'Amman to London' TV programme, 09 Jan 2012)
Milestones: At the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo he became the first male Jordanian athlete to win a Paralympic gold medal in any sport when he triumphed in the men's 49kg category. (SportsDeskOnline, 02 Jul 2024)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He has worked for the Supreme Council for the Affairs of Persons with Disabilities in Jordan. (Facebook profile, 27 Jun 2024)
Sporting Relatives: His wife Asma Issa has represented Jordan in Para powerlifting, and competed at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (SportsDeskOnline, 05 Jul 2024)
Frequently Asked Questions
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMarch 1, 1981
Place of ResidenceAMMAN
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenArabic
CoachIssa Hilal [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | -49kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 173 |
| 2 | -49kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 177 |
| 2 | Men's 48kg | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 162.5 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | -49kg | 2021 | Tbilisi, GEO | 174 |
| 1 | Men's 48kg | 2010 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 172.5 |
| 2 | -49kg | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 175 |
| 2 | Mixed Team | 2023 | Dubai, UAE | 147.90 |
| 2 | -49kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 172 |
| 2 | -49kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 178.0 |
| NoM | Men's 48kg | 2006 | Busan, KOR | NoM |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 1 | -49kg | 2022 | Hangzhou, CHN | 182 |
