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Biography
Impairment information
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Residence
Mosul, IRQ
Occupation
Athlete
Languages
Arabic
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."
International debut
Year
2003
Competing for
Iraq
General interest
Hobbies
Collecting currency and coins. (Athlete, 12 Jul 2019)
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, 12 Jul 2019)
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 |