World · Singapore Bureau
Jordan's Qarada claims first Asian Para Games gold in powerlifting
Omar Qarada of Jordan secured his maiden Asian Para Games title after winning the men's 49kg para powerlifting competition at the Aichi-Nagoya Games. The victory marks a significant achievement for the Jordanian athlete on the regional Paralympic stage.
LSN Singapore ·
Qarada topped the podium in the men's 49kg para powerlifting final, demonstrating strong performance in the technical discipline that requires competitors to lift maximum weight from a stationary position. The achievement underscores Jordan's growing presence in competitive para sports across Asia.
The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games serve as a major showcase for para athletes across the region, featuring events across multiple disciplines from athletics to weightlifting. Para powerlifting has become an increasingly prominent fixture at the biennial competition.
Qarada's gold medal adds to Jordan's medal tally at the Games, reflecting the country's continued investment in developing para sports talent. The 49kg category represents one of the lighter weight divisions in para powerlifting competition.