Ali Jawad

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Ali Jawad
  • Residence: Tottenham
  • DOB: 12 January 1989
  • Disability:Amputee
  • Region: Greater London
  • Home Town: Tottenham
  • Club: Wood Green Weightlifting Club
Career highlights
2008 World Junior: Gold 
2008 Beijing Paralympian
What is your sporting ambition?
To win gold at a Paralympics in my career
What was your inspiration to take up your sport?
Since I was 6 years old I have dreamt of winning a Paralympic gold medal.
What are your interests outside of sport?
Cinema, books, hanging out with friends.
In your mind, what's the most memorable moment of past Olympics/Paralympics?
Michael Johnson winning 200m and 400m gold in the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games.
What three words best describe you?
Driven, Committed, Dedicated
Who should light the flame for London 2012?
Sir Steve Redgrave
If you were a character from a film, who would you be and why?
Rocky - As he overcomes being an underdog to achieve incredible things.


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