WUSHU SET FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

 Jordan's Wushu team are in Russia where they will compete at the 14th Wushu World Championships taking place until October 3.

Five players will take part including Hamzeh Yahiah (56kg), Fu’ad Al Shami (60kg), Ali Al Qaisi (65kg), Yazeed Hasaneen (70kg), and Yusef Abu Shreikh who will compete in the open weight.

“We have prepared well with intensive training and hope to build on last year's success in the same event held in Jakarta," said coach, Wael Yahia.

Jordan won bronze through Ali Al Qaisi last year in Indonesia, but hope for more podium places in the coming days.