Filipino para powerlifter Jeffrey Jaramillo set a new personal milestone at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championships in Cairo, Egypt, showcasing his steady progress on the international stage.
The 43-year-old athlete competed in the men’s up to 97kg division, where he lifted 130 kilograms—a 30kg improvement from his previous mark of 100kg set during the 2023 ASEAN Para Games in Cambodia. Jaramillo’s effort earned him an eighth-place finish in Group C, underscoring his continued development and perseverance in the sport.
In the same division, Jordan’s Abdelkareem Khattab dominated with a gold-medal lift of 240kg, while Egypt’s Hany Abdelhady took silver at 229kg, and Iran’s Aliasghar Abareghi secured bronze with 227kg.
The Philippine campaign in Cairo concludes today, with Dr. Katrina Marie Hernandez set to compete in the women’s up to 86kg category, looking to add another proud moment for Team Philippines.
