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Encyclopedia > Said Saif Asaad
Men's Weightlifting
bronze 2000 105 kg

Said Saif Asaad, born Angel Popov on May 31, 1979 in Bulgaria, is a Qatari weightlifter who competed in the Men's 105 kg weight class at the 2000 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal. Subject: The Olympic Rings. ... Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars, the execution of which is a combination of power and technique. ... Final results for the Weightlifting events at the 2000 Summer Olympics. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... This page refers to the year 1979. ... Weightlifting is a sport where competitors attempt to lift heavy weights mounted on steel bars, the execution of which is a combination of power and technique. ... Final results for the Weightlifting events at the 2000 Summer Olympics. ...


One of eight Bulgarian weighlifters recruited by the Qatar Olympic Committee, Asaad became a Qatari citizen to represent the country in the 2000 Olympics, his old name, Angel Popov, being left behind in the process. Qatar has been known for recruiting sportspeople from other countries, the most notable example being world-class runner Saif Saaeed Shaheen. Said Saaeef Shaheen formerly Stephen Cherono (born October 15, 1982 in Keiyo, Kenya) is a long distance track athlete now representing Qatar. ...


After moving to Asia, Asaad has become Asian champion twice as well as winning the 2002 Asian Games. He is also the 2003 world champion. Later he competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics, but finished without a result. The 15th Asian Games were held in Busan, South Korea from September 29, 2002 to October 14, 2002. ... Weightlifting at the 2004 Summer Olympics was held in the Nikaia Olympic Weightlifting Hall. ...


External link

  • Athens 2004 participant bio

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