Iraqi weightlifter Ali Ammar wins World Championship Title in Ningbo

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi weightlifter Ali Ammar was crowned world champion in the super-heavyweight (+110 kg) division at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championships held in Ningbo, China, securing three podium finishes comprising two golds and one silver. Ammar clinched gold in the snatch with a successful lift of 211 kilograms, followed by a silver medal in the clean and jerk at 255 kilograms. His combined score reached 466 kilograms, securing the gold medal in total lift and sealing the world championship title against an elite international field. The triumph marks a landmark milestone for Iraqi weightlifting, reinforcing the country’s competitive standing in top-tier international athletics and elevating prospects for future Olympic cycles.