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The national junior taekwondo team won four gold medals and two bronze medals at the 6th Qatar International Championship (G1), which saw the participation of 1,152 male and female players from 46 countries.
The gold medals were won by Abdullah Shaheen, Ahmed Al-Dahamsheh, Aya Meghari, and Lama Al-Bagour, while Laith Al-Rawashdeh in the under-45 kg weight category and Mohammed Al-Ayasrah in the under-74 kg weight category won the two bronze medals.
Shaheen won the gold medal in the under-51 kg weight category after achieving five consecutive victories, while Ahmed Al-Dahamsheh secured the gold in the under-73 kg weight category after winning four bouts.
Aya Meghari was crowned with the gold medal after achieving four victories, while Lama Al-Bagour won the gold in the under-63 kg weight category after winning four bouts.
On the other hand, Abdullah Al-Zawahreh, Zainab Basileh, Layan Al-Rawashdeh, and Ammar Haimour exited the championship competitions, which witnessed wide participation from various countries.
The championship represents an important milestone for the national team players to gain experience and raise their technical level, in light of the wide international participation, contributing to their preparation for upcoming events and continuing Jordan's presence in taekwondo championships.
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