Reigning Paralympic champion Mohamed Elmenyawy wins his first World Championships title at home.
Elmenyawy, the 27-year-old home star, achieved his career-best 210 kg in the men’s up to 59 kg. Other notable winners include Yan Panpan of China, who beat Iran's Roohallah Rostami in the men's up to 88 kg, and Esther Oyema of Nigeria, who clinched her first World Championships in 11 years.
There was emotion, there was pressure and there was glory in the end!
Elmenyawy delivered a stunning performance, returning to the international stage one year after his gold medal at Paris 2024.
Author's summary: Elmenyawy wins first World title at Cairo 2025.