The Libyan delegation concluded its participation in the World Para Powerlifting Championship, held in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, with the standout performance of weightlifter Ghufran Fleij. This marked her international debut in the Elite category for women.
Fleij’s Achievements Detailed in the 86kg Category
Fleij, born in 1999, competed in the 86kg weight class. She successfully executed three lifts, clearing 75kg, then 80kg, and finally 85kg, to register a total lift of 240kg. This performance placed her thirteenth out of 26 competitors.
Podium Results and Future Outlook
This appearance is viewed as a crucial step in bolstering the representation of Libyan women in Paralympic sports, aligning with ongoing national efforts to advance disability sports within the country.
The top three results in the competition were recorded as follows:
Marion Alejandra Serrano from Chile (397kg)
Nogla Ragab El-Shazly from Egypt (381kg)
Belén Sánchez Domínguez from Mexico (375kg)
The curtains thus close on the Libyan involvement in the tournament, amidst praise for the technical standard and competitive spirit displayed by the national athletes.
