Scarborough Weightlifter has his eyes on the Olympics

Yahea trains at Variety Village in Toronto and recently was successful at the Youth Pan-American Championships.

Posted January 19, 2026 7:18 am.

Last Updated January 28, 2026 5:28 pm.

15-year old Yahea Alsebaai recently took multiple medals at the Youth Pan-American Championships, including best-overall lifter for his age group.

He has eyes on the Olympics, as early as 2028, trained by his father who competed at the games in 1996.

Yahea Alsebaai

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