· Para athletics
Mahmoud Rajab wins Libya’s discus world title in New Delhi
Mahmoud Rajab took the men’s discus F57 gold medal at the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships on 2 October.
Read the archive reportNATIONAL STORIES · SHARED AMBITION
The Para sport story of Libya.
Libya made its Paralympic debut at Atlanta 1996, according to the IPC’s Rio 2016 country guide. Abdelrahim Hamed earned a powerlifting bronze at Sydney 2000 in the men’s over 100kg event. Libya’s later international achievements include Mahmoud Rajab’s men’s discus F57 world title at New Delhi 2025, extending a competitive history that spans strength and throwing events.
Historical context is drawn from the linked IPC records. Dates and roles refer to the time of the original report.
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FROM THE HISTORICAL RECORD
Athletes, achievements and opportunity.
· Multi-sport
Libya signs Cottbus partnership to support athlete preparation
The Libyan Paralympic Committee signed a cooperation agreement with the German city of Cottbus, the IPC reported in November 2015.
Read the archive reportYOUR NATIONAL CONNECTION
Para sport in Libya.
Connect with the national organisation to ask about participation, athlete development, classification and representing your country.
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Discover & participate
Connect with your NPC to find an accessible club, a first training session or a local sport opportunity.
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Develop & progress
Build an athlete pathway through coaching, equipment access, classification information and competition.
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Compete & represent
Prepare for national and continental events, with entries coordinated by your NPC and the relevant federation.