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UAE wins at World Powerlifting Championships in Sweden

Monday, 27 September 2021 06:14

By ARN News Staff

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The UAE placed second at the World Powerlifting Championships held in Sweden.

Faisal Al Ghais Al Zaabi, the captain of the UAE Powerlifting Team, was awarded a silver medal in the 83 kg weight category.

Danish competitor Larry Zeft came in first place, while Canadian Mark Karls came in third.

This is Al Zaabi’s third medal for the UAE.

He won a gold medal for the UAE in 2018 and a silver in 2019.

The Board of Directors of the Emirates Federation for Bodybuilding and Fitness (EFBF), led by Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, dedicated the achievement to the UAE’s leadership and sporting community, and expressed his happiness at receiving the award.

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