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Boxer Eishe Competes for Asian Games Gold

Boxer Eishe Competes for Asian Games Gold

National boxing team player Zeyad Eishe has qualified for the final of the 70 kg weight class at the Asian Games–Nagoya 2026.

Zeyad's qualification came after his victory in the semi-final yesterday against Japanese Sewonrets Okazawa, setting up a final match tomorrow, Friday, against Kazakhstan's Turikhan Saber Khan.

Eishe began his journey in the tournament by winning against Palestinian Muhammad Issa in the round of 16, and in the quarterfinals, he defeated Tajikistan's Saidov Shamshir.

It is worth noting that the boxing team won a bronze medal through Hussein Eishe, in the 80 kg weight class.

Taekwondo Draw

The Taekwondo competitions draw was held yesterday, with the national team's participation starting tomorrow, Friday.

Player Anas Al-Adabarah will compete in the mixed individual Taekwondo, facing Kazakhstan's Rita Pakicheva in his first match.

Jaafar Al-Dawoud will meet Kyrgyzstan's Alisher Asembek Uulu in the round of 16 for the under 58 kg weight class, while Razan Al-Rawashdeh will face the UAE's Aamna in the round of 16 for the under 67 kg weight class.

On the same day, Saleh Al-Sharbati will compete against Tajikistan's Aslanbek Fazilov in the round of 16 for the under 80 kg weight class.

The national team will continue its participation on Saturday, with Fadia Al-Khurafan starting her journey in the under 57 kg weight class from the quarterfinals, facing the winner of the match between the Philippines' Bebe Jessica Canapbal and Cambodia's Julie Mam.

Zaid Mustafa will meet Afghanistan's Hekmatullah Zin in the round of 16 for the under 68 kg weight class, while Rama Abu Al-Rub will face Qatar's Noor Mohammed in the round of 16 for the over 67 kg weight class.

In the over 80 kg weight class, Anas Al-Adabarah will face Japan's Hidenori Ibata in the round of 16.

Judo Appears Today

The national judo team will start its participation today, Thursday, with player Mahmoud Al-Ghoul competing against Laos' Chindaphone Siphanvilay in the round of 32, while his teammate Muhammad Omat will face Saudi player Elias Binjar in the same round.

The national team will continue its participation on Friday, with Alaa Al-Din Al-Khaza'i and Mahmoud Jaber competing in the under 77 kg weight class, while Fawaz Haddadin and Yanal Qardan will participate in the under 94 kg weight class.

The team will conclude its participation on Saturday, with participation from Yousef Abu Al-Ragheb and Osama Nabas in the under 85 kg weight class, along with Maya Ishaq in the women's under 63 kg weight class.

E-Sports Bids Farewell

The national e-sports team for the MOBA game (Mobile Legends: Bang Bang) ended its participation after losing to Malaysia with a score of 0-2 in the quarterfinal match.

The team had qualified for the quarterfinals by finishing second in their group, following a loss to the Philippines and a win against Kazakhstan.

The national climbing team also ended its participation after player Omar Abu Hamto finished in 19th place in the qualification rounds for the speed climbing competition, recording times of 8.90, 9.15, and 8.8 seconds.

Abu Hamto was unable to qualify for the round of 16, thus concluding his participation in the tournament.

Player Joud Farkouh also participated in the qualification rounds for the women's speed climbing competition but failed to advance to the next round.

This is Jordan's first participation in the climbing sports competition at the Asian Games, with Abu Hamto and Farkouh participating with the aim of gaining experience and enhancing interaction at the continental level.

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