| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's weightlifting | ||
Representing  Iraq | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
 | 1960 Rome | -67.5 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| 1959 Warsaw | -67.5 kg |
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