Damascus, Oct. 29 (SANA) Syrian para powerlifter Shadi Issa won a bronze medal and broke two national records at the recent Asian Para Powerlifting Championships in Nagoya, Japan, marking another international achievement for Syrian Paralympic sport.
Competing in the men’s 88-kg category against leading athletes from across Asia, Issa secured a podium finish at the recently concluded championships, according to the Syrian National Paralympic Committee.
The committee said in a Facebook statement that Issa’s performance added to his record of achievements, following previous Syrian national records set in 2022 and 2025.
The bronze medal also strengthened Syria’s presence in Asian para powerlifting competition as the athlete prepares for a series of international events.
Issa is now training under the supervision of the Syrian National Paralympic Committee, with preparations focused on improving his technical performance and physical conditioning ahead of the 2027 season.
His upcoming competitions include the World Cup in Bahrain, the Arab Games in Egypt and the Fazza International Championships in Dubai.
The committee said the preparations aim to build on Issa’s recent success and support further achievements for Syrian Paralympic sport.
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