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The Powerlifters Youssef Al-Ateeqi and Humoud Al-Saadoun
KUWAIT, Oct 22 (KUNA) -- Powerlifters Youssef Al-Ateeqi and Humoud Al-Saadoun smashed their way into the 93 and 120 kg titles at the Arab Powerlifting Championship concluded in Morocco recently, said a statement Monday.
Head of the Kuwait Powerlifting Committee (KPC) Dr. Adnan Redha told KUNA that both Kuwaiti athletes snatched gold medals in their respective powerlifting competitions at the three-day tournament, which began on October 18.
Dr. Redha indicated that the championships saw strong competition from various powerlifters in the region, representing 12 Arab countries.
In the future, the team will do its utmost to live up to the success made in the Arab championship, affirmed the Kuwaiti official.
Powerlifting is a strength competition involving three weightlifting techniques: squat, bench press, and deadlift.
Competitors are judged by their technique, form, and amount of maximum weight lifted. (end)
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