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     • There has been an Emirati gracefully lifting the UAE name throughout Paralympic history for over a decade, snatching two medals in an illustrious career at the elite Games – that man is Mohammed Khamis Khalaf.
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     Mohammed Khamis Khalaf: A champion with a weight on his mind

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   Who is Mohammed Khamis Khalaf?

   • There has been an Emirati gracefully lifting the UAE name throughout Paralympic history for over a decade, snatching two medals in an illustrious career at the elite Games – that man is Mohammed Khamis Khalaf.

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   How did Khalaf Khalif get into powerlifting?

   • Khalaf moved to Dubai and started training at the club in athletics, mainly wheelchair racing, before he was lured into powerlifting by coach Tito Qassem, and the way Khalaf describes it, it seems like it was love at first lift. His inaugural competition was the World Powerlifting Championship in Dubai in 1998.

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   Why did Khalaf finish fourth in Sydney?

   • In Sydney, Khalaf surprised himself let alone everybody else by finishing fourth. He felt he had outdone himself as he came so close to winning a medal on his first Paralympic venture. “Sydney is what really gave me some extra motivation and made me insist on working harder towards Athens,” he recalls.

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   Will Khalaf be back to 80 percent of his top level?

   • Since then, Khalaf has been pushing himself to retain his world-class form and with London 2012 in sight, a smiling Khalaf is confident in his chances as he believes he is back to almost 80 per cent of his top level.

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   Barely six months into his recovery, he competed at the Asian Para Games in Guangzhou last December, and despite not being fully fit, he won the silver medal for the UAE.

4. www.thenationalnews.com › sport › other-sportEmirati powerlifter Mohammed Khamis Khalaf seals two golds at ...

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   Jun 16, 2022 · Emirati Paralympic star Mohammed Khamis Khalaf secured four medals, including two golds, in the Pyeongtaek 2022 Asia-Oceania Para Powerlifting Open Championships in South Korea on Wednesday. The two-time Paralympic champion won gold in the Masters Open and Masters Asia categories at the six-day championships.

5. www.paralympic.org › feature › uae-s-mohammed-khamisUAE’s Mohammed Khamis Khalaf redefining age in Tokyo 2020 quest

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   Aug 24, 2021 · AGE IS JUST A NUMBER: UAE's Mohammed Khamis Khalaf eyes another gold at Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Power and courage are the qualities that define UAE’s veteran Mohammed Khamis Khalaf. The mighty powerlifter might be in the twilight of his career, but his motivation and hunger to win is akin to a rookie. Khalaf, who will be turning 51 later ...

6. www.paralympic.org › news › mohammed-khamis-khalafMohammed Khamis Khalaf the king again - IPC

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   Apr 28, 2019 · Khalaf already has two gold medals and one silver medal at Paralympic Games, and he lifted more weight today than when winning gold back at Athens 2004, aged 35. He looks in the right kind of condition to go and defend the title he won at the Rio 2016 Games.

7. www.youtube.com › watchMohammed Khamis Khalaf | UAE | Men’s Up to 97kg - YouTube

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   Feb 15, 2019 · Mohammed Khamis Khalaf from the UAE powers up 220kg to take the Fazza World Cup title. Live action from the men’s up to 97kg at the 2019 World Para Powerlift...

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8. www.khaleejtimes.com › sports › uaes-khalaf-shinesUAE's Khalaf shines in Legend event at World Para ...

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   Aug 29, 2023 · In the Legend medals table, Japan led with 11 medals including four gold medals, while hosts UAE have four medals including one gold, two silver and one bronze medals. ALSO READ:

9. www.thenationalnews.com › sport › other-sportParalympic hero Mohammed Khamis Khalaf leads strong UAE team ...

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   Dec 14, 2022 · Emirati powerlifter Mohammed Khamis Khalaf seals two golds at Asia-Oceania Championships. The final World Para Powerlifting event of the year has drawn 243 para athletes from 40 countries vying for not just medals but rankings points for Paris 2024 Paralympics.