Syrian teenage weightlifting champion trains girls to pursue Olympic dreams - aa.com.tr

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Syrian teenage weightlifting champion trains girls to pursue Olympic dreams Mirgan Haji, 17, began lifting weights at age 9 and returned from world championships with 3 gold medals and a silver Ahmet Karaahmet 28 September 2026•Update: 28 September 2026 RAQQA, Syria Young athlete hopes girls she trains in Raqqa will one day compete on world and Olympic stages At just 17, Syrian weightlifting champion Mirgan Haji is pursuing further international success while helping a new generation of girls develop their strength and confidence in the sport. Haji began weightlifting at age 9 in Syria’s north…