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National Paralympic powerlifting team players Abdel Karim Khattab and Jamil Al-Shibli are preparing to participate in the Mexico Open Para Powerlifting Championship, which kicks off today in the Mexican capital, Mexico City, with wide international participation.
Alongside players Khattab and Al-Shibli, the delegation includes coach Issa Hilal and therapist Mohammed Al-Dabbas.
Khattab will compete in the under-97 kg weight category, while Al-Shibli will compete in the over-107 kg weight category.
The delegation was seen off upon leaving the Kingdom by the President of the Paralympic Committee, Prof. Dr. Omar Hindawi, and the Secretary-General of the Committee, Maysoun Nshiwat, who wished the players the best of luck, success, and outstanding results during the championship competitions.
Men's competitions will take place, according to the announced schedule, as follows: the 49, 54, and 59 kg weight classes on October 4; the 65 and 72 kg weight classes on October 5; the 80 and 88 kg weight classes on October 6; while the 97, 107, and over-107 kg weight classes will take place on October 7. The championship will conclude on October 8 with men's, women's, and mixed team competitions.
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