KARATE STARLETS HEAD EAST

Jordan has sent a strong Karate team to compete in the 13th International Japan Championships this weekend.

The tournament has attracted young fighters from 23 countries and will be held under the supervision of Japanese karate expert Hitosho Kasuya, who has spent the past two days lecturing and coaching the youngsters.

The Jordan squad includes Hassan Msarwah, Nasser Fathi, Saleh Al Sawalha, Abdullah Hammad, Yazan Al Weher and Ali Esmael and will be managed by Mu’en Fa’uri, Chef de Mission, and Coach, Ibrahim Abu Al Eddam.