TOP ATHLETES HEAD TO ASIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jordan’s top track and field stars are heading to Japan to compete in the 18th Asian Athletic Championships that will be held in Gifu from June 7-10.

The Kingdom’s strong squad includes Shereif Al Atawneh (1500 and 5000m), Mohammad Al Buhairi (Long Jump), Anoud Muhaisen (100m, 100m Hurdles, 4x100), Masa Al Shak’a (100m, 200m, 4x100), Maya Nasrawi (400m, 4x100), Nour Al Qadi (High Jump, Long Jump and 4x100m) and Aliya Bushnaq who will compete in the 200m, 400m and 4x100m events.

The team will be lead by Nida Al Ghafri as Chef de Mission and coaches Ata Al Balawi, Hussein Fedi and Ahmad Al Masri.

Athletics has enjoyed a fruitful period over the past 18 months and Jordan will be hopeful of a strong showing to continue the development.