Syria wins two golds at Sharjah International Para Athletics Forum

 Abu Dhabi, SANA- Syrian athlete Alaa Abdul-Salam won two gold medals at competitions of Sharjah International Para Athletics Forum held with the participation of 44 countries. 

Athlete Abdul-Salam gained the two golds in the pétanque and javelin throw (F53), while athlete Khalil Mahmoud ranked 4th in the competitions of pétanque (F57). 

In a statement to SANA, Head of the Syrian Paralympic Committee Omar al-Aroub, hailed the successive achievements of special games, particularly as they qualify the Syrian team for 2024 Paris Olympics. 

Al-Aroub noted that Syria will also participate in Khorfakkan International Athletics Forum to be held Thursday in United Arab Emirates.