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Hasnaa Al-Najm Clinches Double Gold for Saudi Arabia at Dubai 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Hasnaa Al-Najm Clinches Double Gold for Saudi Arabia at Dubai 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup

The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)
The flag of Saudi Arabia (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Paralympic powerlifter Hasnaa Al-Najm clinched two gold medals in the Women's up to 73kg category at the 2024 Para Powerlifting World Cup in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, excelling in both the single and combined bodyweight events, SPA said on Monday.
This captivating competition serves as a crucial qualification pathway for the eagerly awaited Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, and Al-Najm's exceptional performance firmly positions her in the spotlight.
Al-Najm, undeterred by her international debut, exuded happiness and pride as she celebrated her monumental achievement.
She acknowledged the unwavering support received from the Saudi Arabian Weightlifting and Bodybuilding Federation, the coaching staff, and the dedicated team management throughout the training camps and the exhilarating tournament.

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Paralympic Triathlon Events Postponed Because of Poor Water Quality in Seine River

View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)
View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)
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Paralympic Triathlon Events Postponed Because of Poor Water Quality in Seine River

View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)
View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP)

Paralympic triathlon competitions in Paris scheduled for Sunday have been postponed because of concerns about water quality in the Seine River after heavy rainfall, organizers said.

The 11 para triathlon events are now scheduled for Monday, if upcoming water testing allows, the Paris 2024 organizing committee and World Triathlon said in a joint statement.

Rainstorms hit the French capital Friday and Saturday. Heavy rains cause wastewater and runoff to flow into the river, leading to a rise in bacteria levels including E. Coli.

This is the second scheduled change for the para triathlon events. They had initially been scheduled to take place over two days, Sunday and Monday, but were moved to Sunday because of rain forecasts.

The disruption is another hiccup for the city’s efforts to clean up the river for future public swimming, one of Paris’ most ambitious promises ahead of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics this summer. The men's individual triathlon event during the Paris Olympics was delayed and several test swims were canceled because of high E. coli levels after rainfall.

Some Olympic triathletes fell ill after swimming in the Seine, though it is unclear whether that was linked to the river water.