JUDOKA HEAD TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Jordan have sent a team of three athletes to compete at the World Judo Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

Younis Ayal Salman (-73kg), Baker Jameel (-81kg) and Hadeel Alami (-57kg) have travelled with coaches Mohammed Khalaf and Ahmad Al-Btoush along with physiotherapist, Abdullah Al-Assaf, for the event from August 25-31.

The championship will be held at the same venues as next year’s Olympics and will attract 149 countries, with valuable qualification points up for grabs.