by liftingc | Jul 15, 2011 | Press Coverage
Atlanta woman makes history in weightlifting Article and photo gallery over at the AJC Kulsoom Abdullah, of Atlanta, left, stands with fellow competitors during introductions at the national weightlifting championships on Friday, July 15, 2011, in Council Bluffs,...
by liftingc | Jul 15, 2011 | Press Coverage
Kulsoom Abdullah honors Muslim faith, makes history at US weightlifting nationals By LUKE MEREDITH – AP Sports Writer – Jul 15, 7:49 PM EDT – article at the Associated Press AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa (AP) — Kulsoom...
by liftingc | Jul 15, 2011 | Press Coverage
The barbell is up, and the dresscode changed By Kari Huus, msnbc.com senior reporter Charlie Neibergall / AP Kulsoom Abdullah, of Atlanta, competes during the national weightlifting championships on Friday in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Kulsoom Abdullah headed into...
by liftingc | Jul 14, 2011 | Press Coverage
GEORGIA SPORTS 6:07 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 Muslim weightlifter finally reaches national competition By Christopher Seward The Atlanta Journal-Constitution After successfully giving the heave-ho to restrictions limiting what she can wear, an Atlanta Muslim...
by liftingc | Jul 14, 2011 | Press Coverage
Abdullah breaking down barriers By CHARLES ODUM Associated Press Published 12:16 a.m., Thursday, July 14, 2011 ATLANTA — Kulsoom Abdullah’s Ph.D. from Georgia Tech and black belt in taekwondo are proof she doesn’t back away from challenges. On...
by liftingc | Jul 13, 2011 | Press Coverage
Lifting a Heaven Burden The inspiring story of a Muslim weightlifter who never gave up on her dream BY: Stephen Russ Kulsoom Abdullah is an American born Muslim with deep roots in Pakistan and a PhD holding graduate of Georgia Tech. She is kind, honest, and...
