JORDAN WRESTLING LEAGUE UNDERWAY

The first round of the Jordanian Wrestling League (Istiklal 76) for all age groups has launched in Mu’tah hall in Al Hussein Youth City, which is being held by the Jordan Wrestling Federation for the first time.
The tournament has welcomed record participation of 380 players, including 28 female wrestlers for the first time that both male and females have competed at the same event in the Kingdom.
The event was held to the highest if international standards with the internationally approved display system used.
The first day of the championship witnessed the Roman Wrestling competitions, while the freestyle wrestling competitions and the women’s competitions will be held on Saturday. During his speech, the President of the Jordan Wrestling Federation, Eng. Muhammad Al-Awamleh, praised the number of players participating, representing 28 centres and clubs.
“The Jordanian Wrestling Federation was keen to organise a league dedicated to the sport of wrestling, as part of our plans to increase the base of players as we search for fresh talert for the national teams,” he said.
The tournament has also welcomed big crowds to the venue.