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Khattab gives Jordan its second gold in Nagoya Paralympics with a record

Khattab gives Jordan its second gold in Nagoya Paralympics with a record

National Paralympic weightlifting team player Abdel Karim Khattab won the gold medal on Wednesday in the 97 kg event at the Asian Paralympic Games in the Japanese city of Nagoya, after lifting 241 kg, setting a new tournament record.

Khattab's gold is Jordan's second in the current Games, following Omar Qarada's gold medal win in weightlifting, and the third in Khattab's record at the Asian Paralympic Games, following his gold medals in Incheon in 2014 and Hangzhou in 2023.

The national team's competitions continue on Thursday with the participation of Asma Issa in the 79 kg category and Tharwat Al-Hajjaj in the 86 kg category.

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