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Al-Masatfa wins gold, wrestling and golf championships announced, swimming heads to ‘Koman’

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AMMAN — Welcome to this week’s sports roundup, where we highlight some of the latest developments from the Kingdom’s sports scene. This week, we will be covering the victorious success of Jordanian karate player, conclusions for the Arab Archery Championship, and Golf and Swimming Federation upcoming competitions.اضافة اعلان


Karate
In a display of skill and determination, Jordan Karate Federation national team player Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Masatfa emerged victorious, clinching the gold medal at the World Karate League held in Fukuoka, Japan.

Al-Masatfa showcased his prowess by defeating his compatriot Afif Ghaith, who secured the silver medal in an intense final.



In an Instagram post, Masatfa celebrated his success by thanking all of his supporters.



Archery
Meanwhile, the Jordan Archery Cup reached its conclusion after two days of fierce competition at the Al-Hussein Youth City Club, following the national team’s remarkable performance in the 13th Arab Archery Championship held in Djerba, Tunisia, last April.

WrestlingThe Jordan Wrestling Federation is gearing up for this highly anticipated 13th edition of the Arab Championship, set to take place in Algeria from July 5-15. National team players Abdul Karim Abu D’aj, Orts Shamil Taj Eldeen, Arzo Shmail Taj Eldeen, Mustaf Al-Qadi, Suhaib Al-Hasanat, Sultan Al Damen, Yahya Hussein Abu Tabikh, and Amr Abdel Fattah, will proudly represent the Kingdom in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling categories.


GolfExcitement looms in the world of golf as the Golf Federation announces the organization of the 32nd Jordan International Open Championship, scheduled for September 6 at the picturesque Ayla Oasis in Aqaba.

Anticipated to attract the participation of approximately 17 Arab and foreign countries, this renowned tournament carries significant weight in the world amateur ranking, pending official confirmation from the representatives of the participating nations' federations.


SwimmingFurthermore, the national swimming team is preparing to make a splash at the Koman International Championship in Greece, slated to take place from June 16-18. Adnan Al-Abdallat and Amr Hussein have been selected by the technical staff to represent Jordan in this prestigious international competition, where they will compete against top swimmers from around the world.


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