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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Family
Four daughters
Residence
Mosul, IRQ
Occupation
Athlete, Chemist
Languages
Arabic, English
Higher education
Chemistry - University of Mosul: Iraq
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began powerlifting in 1997 in Mosul, Iraq.
Why this sport?
Sport is his passion. "It helps me gain muscle power."
Club / Team
Mosul Club: Iraq
International debut
Year
2003
Competing for
Iraq
General interest
Hobbies
Collecting banknotes and coins. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, claiming silver at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, and securing gold at the 2006 World Championships in Busan, Republic of Korea. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Most influential person in career
His parents. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Hero / Idol
His parents. (Athlete, 23 Aug 2021)
Awards and honours
He was flag bearer for Iraq at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (paralympic.org, 29 Aug 2012)
Ambitions
To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (annahar.com, 06 Sep 2018)
Impairment
His impairment is a result of the effects of polio. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Over 100.00kg | Final | 2010-07-30 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's +100 kg | Final Round | 2012-09-05 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Over 107.00 kg MD | Final | 2014-04-11 | 3 |