POWERLIFTERS LAUNCH TRAINING IN NAGOYA AHEAD OF ASIAN GAMES
Oct 15, 2026
With an eye on the medals, Jordan’s powerlifters have arrived in Nagoya in preparation for the Asian Paralympic Games from October 18-24.
Abdelkareem Khattab, Omar Qarada, Mohammad Tarbash, Mohammad Al-Radaideh, Jamil Elshebli, Tharwat Al-Hajjaj and Asma Issa have arrived in excellent form, with head coach Issa Hilal and coach Ahmad Abu Al-Rub putting them through their final preparations.
Hilal said: “We started our training today in Nagoya with high morale and a positive spirit, as we sensed among the male and female athletes great determination to deliver their best during the competitions.
“We are working on completing technical and physical preparations, focusing on details that will enhance their readiness before the powerlifting competitions kick off on October 19.
“We look forward to achieving positive results worthy of the reputation of Jordanian Paralympic Powerlifting, continuing the trajectory of achievements made by Jordanian sport in Asian and international showpieces.”