Syrian Weightlifting Team Secures Medals at Arab Championship
The Syrian weightlifting team delivered an impressive performance at the Arab Championship held in the Algerian city of Mostaganem. Syrian athletes secured a significant number of medals, including gold, silver, and bronze, in an achievement that highlights the technical progress and high level of training attained by the nation’s competitors.
Dr. Bassel Ibrahim, President of the Syrian Arab Weightlifting Federation, stated that this accomplishment was a natural result of the intensive preparations undertaken by the weightlifters prior to the championship. He praised the technical execution and the high skill levels demonstrated by the team members during their matches against some of the most prominent weightlifters in the Arab world. Ibrahim noted that these results strengthen Syria’s position on the regional sports map and underscore the team’s readiness and competitive capability in various international events.
The tournament saw broad participation, with more than 300 male and female athletes competing across different weight classes and categories. In individual results, Rafeeq Ghanem stood out by winning one gold medal and two silver medals in the 70 kg category for the youth division. Haytham Jughayli also performed exceptionally, earning three silver medals in the 65 kg youth category.
In the female youth division, Ghazal Zarqa secured three silver medals in the 61 kg category. Zina Ali earned three bronze medals in the 57 kg youth category and an additional three bronze medals in the junior category. Lujain Zarqa also contributed to the tally by winning three bronze medals in the 69 kg youth category.
In the junior and men’s categories, Ali Muhammad achieved three gold medals in the +110 kg junior division, adding three silver medals in the men’s division. Qaswara Jughayli also performed strongly, winning three gold medals in the +110 kg men’s category. In other performances, Muhammad Al-Katib secured three silver medals in the 85 kg junior category along with two bronze medals in the men’s category, while Mahmoud Zarqa claimed three silver medals in the 75 kg junior category.
This participation is part of the Syrian Weightlifting Federation’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that Syrian athletes are represented in Arab and international forums to enhance their competitive standards and maintain their sporting record across all age groups.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
