YOUNG FENCERS SET FOR ISLAMIC GAMES

Jordan Fencing Federation are confident that they can compete for medals after naming a young delegation for the Islamic Solidarity Games taking place in Konya, Turkey from August 9-18.
Coaches Marin Mahita and Dr. Ali Abu Zamaa will be joined by Osama Al-Masry, Abdullah Tahla, Ahmed Amawi, Osama Al-Balawi (Sabre), Iyad Odeh (Epee), and Roa Al-Majali (Foil), who have all qualified after impressing in national competitions.
“We have put our faith in some of our younger fencers for the Islamic Games who have proven their abilities and talent in recent tournaments,” said Abu Zamaa.
“We look forward to seeing how they get on as this tournament will provide some excellent experience for them in their development.”
Jordan’s fencers first competed at the Games in the 2005 edition, held in Makkah Al-Mukarramah, Saudi Arabia.
Jordan participate in 11 sports including, shooting, swimming, gymnastics, karate, weightlifting, wrestling, kickboxing, fencing, taekwondo, 3×3 basketball, and athletics.