KHALAF Mohammed Khamis
United Arab EmiratesEvents and Medals
| Discipline | Event | Rank | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
 Powerlifting |
Men's -88 kg | DNF |
Schedule
Change
| Start Time | Location | Event | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo International Forum |
Finished |
Biographical Information
Highlights
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| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | -88 kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 220 |
| 1 | -82.5 kg | 2004 | Athens, GRE | 217.5 |
| 2 | -90 kg | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 227.5 |
| 4 | -82.5 kg | 2000 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | 205.0 |
| DNF | -90 kg | 2012 | London, GBR | DNF |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | -97 kg | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 220.0 |
| 2 | -90 kg | 2006 | Busan, KOR | 225.0 |
| 3 | -82.5 kg | 2002 | Kuala Lumpur, MAS | 210.0 |
| 5 | -88 kg | 2014 | Dubai, UAE | 218.0 |
| 7 | -97 kg | 2019 | Nur-Sultan, KAZ | 220.0 |
| Asian Para Games | ||||
| 2 | -97 kg | 2018 | Jakarta, INA | 224 |
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Football. (albayan.ae, 19 Feb 2018)
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Athlete, Government Official
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Four sons, two daughters
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Arabic, English
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Dubai Club [United Arab Emirates]
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Tito Kasem, MAR, from 1992
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1998 for United Arab Emirates, World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019; Athlete, 05 Dec 2017)
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He won a silver medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing despite competing with an injury to his right elbow. Following the Games, the problem developed into a shoulder injury and he underwent surgery in May 2010. The injury continued to affect him through to the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. (thenationalnews.com, 24 Feb 2021; storiesfromtheuae.com, 07 Sep 2016; sport360.com, 30 Nov 2011)
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He took up powerlifting as a hobby in 1990. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019, 05 Dec 2017)
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His uncle encouraged him to try the sport. "I fell in love with this sport. It symbolises challenge and strength. If you don't train for a week you come back and have to start from scratch. This is why I like powerlifting - because you can never stop. I love challenges, and this is one sport which challenges me, my strength and power." (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019, 05 Dec 2017; sport360.com, 02 Dec 2014; thenational.ae, 28 May 2010; paralympic.org, 15 Feb 2020)
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To win a gold medal at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. (thenationalnews.com, 24 Feb 2021, 16 Feb 2020)
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He normally trains five times a week, but increases his workload to two sessions a day, six days a week ahead of competitions. (thenationalnews.com, 24 Feb 2021)
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Winning two gold medals and one silver medal at the Paralympic Games between 2004 and 2016. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019, 05 Dec 2017)
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Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, ruler of the Emirate of Dubai. (Athlete, 11 Jul 2019)
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Coach Tito Kasem. (thenationalnews.com, 24 Feb 2021)
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"Have the spirit to challenge yourself." (Athlete, 05 Dec 2017)
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He was flag bearer for the United Arab Emirates at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (paralympic.org, 29 Aug 2012)
Legend
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- Gold Medal Event
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- Silver Medal Event
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- Bronze Medal Event
- DNF:
- Did not finish
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