Nagoya:Paralympic champion Omar Qarada captured the gold medal in the men's 49kg para powerlifting event at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, earning Jordan its first medal of the competition.
According to Jordan News Agency, Qarada achieved victory at the Nagoya International Exhibition Hall in Japan by lifting 176kg, surpassing his competitors to claim his third Asian Para Games gold medal.
This triumph marks Qarada's second consecutive gold medal at the Games, following his previous success at Hangzhou 2023. He also secured the title at Guangzhou 2010.
The win provides Jordan with a strong start to its medal campaign in Nagoya, adding another continental title to Qarada's impressive record.