Day two of the Para Powerlifting competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympics promises to deliver thrilling action. Four Paralympic champions will be crowned in both afternoon and evening sessions, featuring elite athletes across various weight categories.
Key athletes to watch:
- Women's up to 50kg:
- Olivia Broome (Great Britain): Reigning world champion and Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist, Broome is favored to win gold.
- Jinping Xiao (China): Holds the Asian record (123kg) and is expected to challenge Broome.
- Other contenders include Bose Bejide, but top names like Esther Oyema (world record holder, 131kg) and Hu Dandan will miss out.
- Men's up to 59kg:
- Qi Yongkai (China): The defending Paralympic and world champion is the man to beat.
- Herbert Aceituno (El Salvador): Tokyo 2020 and Dubai 2023 Worlds medallist, Aceituno is in great form.
- Mohsen Bakhtiar (Iran): He has shown strong performances recently, making him a podium contender.
Evening session highlights:
- Women's up to 55kg:
- Rehab Ahmed (Egypt): The world champion and world record holder (135kg), Ahmed is the overwhelming favorite.
- Men's up to 65kg:
- Zou Yi (China): World champion and world record holder (222kg), Yi is the favorite to take gold.
- Amir Jafari Arangeh (Iran): Tokyo 2020 silver medallist and Dubai 2023 World silver medallist, Jafari is eager to claim gold.
These athletes are expected to deliver electrifying performances at La Chapelle Arena, as they compete for Paralympic glory.
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