JORDAN'S PARALYMPIC POWERLIFTERS CLAIM FOUR MEDALS AT NAGOYA 2026

Jordan’s Paralympic Powerlifting team has enjoyed a successful Asian Paralympic Games campaign in Nagoya, Japan, winning four medals, including two golds and two bronzes.
Omar Qarada and Abdelkareem Khattab led the Kingdom’s medal haul with outstanding performances, while Asma Issa and Tharwat Al-Hajjaj added bronze medals to complete an impressive showing for Jordan.
Qarada secured gold in the men's 49kg category with a successful lift of 176kg, demonstrating his strength and experience on the continental stage.
Khattab delivered another memorable performance in the men’s 97kg category, lifting 241kg to claim gold and set a new Games record.
Jordan’s success continued in the women’s competitions, with Issa taking bronze in the 79kg category and Al-Hajjaj securing bronze in the 86kg category.
The four-medal haul underlined Jordan’s strength in Paralympic Powerlifting and the ability of its athletes to compete against Asia’s best.
The seven-member Jordanian squad also included Mohammad Tarbash, Mohammad Al-Radaideh and Jamil Al-Shebli.
The team was led by technical director Issa Hilal and coach Ahmad Abu Al-Rub, who oversaw preparations for the continental competition.
Jordan's impressive results in Nagoya provide another boost for the Kingdom's Paralympic sporting ambitions, with the athletes continuing to demonstrate their competitiveness and determination on the international stage.