Sana'a: The General Federation of Sports for Persons with Disabilities, the Care and Rehabilitation Fund for Disabled, and the National Union of Disabled Societies, Associations and Sports Clubs for Persons with Disabilities have announced the passing of weightlifting coach Captain Adel Al-Malas. He passed away after a prolonged battle with illness, leaving behind a legacy of contributions and achievements in the fields of youth and sports.
According to Yemen News Agency, the obituary highlighted Captain Adel Al-Malas's illustrious career in sports, where he represented the nation at Arab and international levels with numerous weightlifting teams. His career was marked by the attainment of various medals and titles, serving as a model of ethics, hard work, and dedication.
The statement went on to acknowledge the significant role Captain Al-Malas played in the sports sector for persons with disabilities. He was not only a coach but also a lecturer and judge, embodying a unique model for weightlifting for disabled persons both locally and internationally.
The obituary statement conveyed the profound loss felt by the sports community due to the departure of such a respected figure, emphasizing his impact on sports for people with disabilities in Yemen and more broadly on Yemeni sports as a whole. It closed with a prayer for his soul, seeking mercy and forgiveness, and offering condolences to his family. "We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return."