Egypt’s para powerlifter, Rehab Ahmed Radwan, captured gold in the women’s under-61kg category at the 2024 World Para Powerlifting Championships, adding a defining achievement to an already remarkable career and securing her place among Egypt’s Paralympic greats.
Radwan’s victory in Paris marks her first world title following back-to-back silver medals at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The win not only affirms her status as a world-class competitor but also reflects Egypt’s growing strength and investment in para-sports.
Her success was widely acknowledged at home, including recognition from leading national institutions. Among them, the National Bank of Egypt, a prominent supporter of sports development in the country, commended Radwan’s discipline and perseverance, highlighting her as an inspiration for future generations of athletes.
Radwan, now a three-time Paralympic medalist, is known not only for her athletic consistency but for her leadership in advocating for better inclusion and visibility for athletes with disabilities, particularly women in the Arab world.
Her commanding performance in Paris comes at a pivotal moment. With the 2024 Summer Paralympic Games set to take place in the same city, Radwan’s gold medal cements her as a frontrunner in the upcoming competition and signals Egypt’s growing presence on the global para-athletic stage.
The World Para Powerlifting Championships drew elite athletes from over 50 countries, and Radwan’s win adds to Egypt’s expanding legacy in the sport — one built on resilience, community support, and emerging institutional backing.
