SWIMMERS HEAD TO WORLD CUP

Four Jordanian swimmers have been sent South Korea to prepare for the 18th FINA World Championships taking place from July 21-28 in Gwangju.

Headed by Ghanem Makhamra as chef de mission, with Dr. Ali Al-Nawaiseh in charge of the coaching, Jordan will be represented by Olympic siblings Khader and Talita Baqlah as well as Amr Al Wir and Lydia Safadi.

The event will provide the opportunity to clock Olympic qualifying times with the team arriving earlier than usual to get them into the best shape possible.

Timetable:

July 21

Khader Baqlah (400m)

Amr Alwir (100m Breaststroke)

July 22

Khader Baqlah (200m) Lydia Safadi (100m Backstroke)

July 23

Lydia Safadi (200m)

July 24

Khader Baqlah (100m) Mixed Relay (4x100)

July 25

Amr Al Wir (200m Breaststroke)

Talita Baqlah (100m)

July 27

Talita Balqa (50m) Mixed Relay (4x400m)