Tharwh Tayseer Hamdan Alhajaj

Started: She began to pursue the sport in 2008 in Jordan. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019, 03 Dec 2017) Reason: "I didn't choose Para powerlifting, the sport chose me. Since I was young, my coaches were telling me that I should pursue Para powerlifting. It suits my physical abilities and I have a passion for it." (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; Youm Jadded YouTube channel, 09 Oct 2016) Awards: She and fellow powerlifter Abdelkareem Khattab 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: FROM ATHLETICS TO POWERLIFTING She represented Jordan in athletics [discus throw] at the Paralympic Games in 2004 and 2008. She then made the switch to Para powerlifting and competed at the 2010 World Championships in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "There have been a lot of changes to the rules in athletics, so I thought that powerlifting could be a sport that would fit me. It is also easier to win medals in powerlifting than athletics." (SportsDeskOnline, 12 Mar 2019; Donya Ya Donya YouTube channel, 26 Sep 2016)