About Badr Salem Nayef
Born 1972. Badr Salem Nayef is a Bulgarian weightlifter.
Badr Salem Nayef (born Petar Tanev, , October 29, 1972) is a Qatari weightlifter. He is the 1999 world champion.
One of eight Bulgarian weightlifters recruited by the Qatar Olympic Committee for $1,000,000, Badr Salem Nayef became a Qatari citizen to represent the country. His old name, Petar Tanev, was left behind in the process. Qatar has been known for recruiting sportspeople from other countries, the most notable examples being fellow weightlifter Said Saif Asaad (formerly Angel Popov of Bulgaria) and world-class runner Saif Saaeed Shaheen.
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Badr Salem Nayef was born on 29 October 1972.
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Badr Salem Nayef is a weightlifter.
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Badr Salem Nayef is Bulgarian.
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