ARAB CHESS CHAMPIONS HONOURED

The Royal Jordanian Chess Federation has honoured its players that won medals at the recent Arab Olympiad Chess held in the UAE.

The ceremony was held at the Olympic Preparations Centre and attended by Jordan Olympic Committee Secretary General, Nasser Majali, who also praised the players’ achievements.

"It is an important part of the National Sporting Strategy to recognise the achievements of our athletes to encourage more success in the future,” said Majali.

The Federation President, Nawaf Rshedat, said the athletes had represented Jordan well at the championships and had worked hard for their achievements.

Jordan won nine medals through gold and silver for Ghaida Attara, gold and two bronze for Bushra Al Shu'aibi as well as another four bronze medals.