The Al-Tadamon Club for Persons with Disabilities in Benghazi etched a new milestone in the local Paralympic sports scene following its remarkable achievement of six diverse medals at the Libya Para-Athletics Championship. Held in the capital, Tripoli, on January 30 and 31, 2026, this victory is particularly significant as it marks the club’s first-ever official national appearance since its inception. Despite fielding a modest delegation of only four athletes, the club established itself as a rising force in throwing events, successfully competing against more established organizations with greater resources and experience.
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The technical prowess of the club’s athletes was on full display in the field events. Champion Ayman Al-Mahdi Al-Fadil secured first place and the gold medal in the discus throw following a high-level technical performance. In the women’s category, Amal Eid Al-Barassi dominated the competition, clinching gold in the shot put and adding a silver medal in the discus throw. Furthermore, athletes Huda Abdel-Khair Saad and Huda Hamad Al-Sakit bolstered the club’s standing by securing three additional bronze medals in the discus and shot put events, reflecting the comprehensive physical preparation of the team despite the club’s relatively recent entry into competitive sports.
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Reflecting on this accomplishment, the Chairman of the Board, Bashir Ashour Al-Fitouri, stated that these results were not coincidental but the outcome of a deliberate strategy aimed at developing specialized teams for various disability categories. This effort was led by qualified technical staff, including Dr. Ashraf Younis, in coordination with the regional federation for para-sports. Al-Fitouri emphasized that the club, which operates under the General Authority of the Social Solidarity Fund, aims to leverage this initial success to build a solid foundation for expanding athletic participation. He noted that integrating this demographic into organized sports remains a primary social and national objective that extends far beyond the accolades of the podium.