Jordanian national para powerlifter Abdul Karim Khattab won the gold medal in the men’s under-97kg category at the Mexico Open Para Powerlifting Championships, held in Mexico City.
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Khattab secured first place after successfully lifting 225kg on his first attempt and then 240kg on his second, underlining his strong performance at the international competition, which has attracted athletes from around the world.
Khattab’s participation in the tournament comes as part of the national team’s preparations for upcoming competitions and its qualification campaign for the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
The event also provides an opportunity to enhance the athletes’ technical and physical readiness through international competition.
Jordanian national team athlete Jameel Al-Shibli is also competing in the over-107kg category.
The Jordanian delegation includes national para powerlifting head coach and delegation head Issa Hilal, along with physiotherapist Mohammed Al-Dabbas.
