It is expected that the total participants in the World Championship will reach about 3 thousand people, including participating players, their accompanying families, and fans, as the Federation has organized a tourist plan for those coming to Jordan, which includes visiting the sites of the Baptism Site, Petra, the Roman Amphitheater, and the Dead Sea.
The championship is a golden opportunity for fans and the new generation of young and youth players to recall the glory of former wrestling champions, learn about their careers and experiences, choose their sports role models, and follow in their footsteps in the journey of seeking achievement and excellence.
The competitions also highlight the health and physical aspect of the athletes' lives, who are between the ages of 35 and 60 years old, and the attention to fitness, body care, and the continuation of sports practice that accompanies their journey, in an inspiring message that confirms that age is just a number, that the passion of champions does not age, and that true glory remains present on the mat no matter how the years pass.
The championship will see the participation of 50 countries, including: Jordan «the host country», Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Albania, Armenia, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Czech Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, UK, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Moldova, Mexico, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nigeria, Pakistan, Romania, South Africa, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, USA, Belarus, Croatia, Spain, and Estonia.
In this context, the President of the Jordanian and Asian Wrestling Federations, Engineer Muhammad Al-Wa'ili, confirmed that Jordan looks forward to organizing an exceptional and distinguished version of the World Veterans Wrestling Championship, befitting the name and sports status of Jordan, and reflecting the great confidence placed by the International Federation in the Kingdom and its ability to host major sports events.
He added: «We are facing an important global responsibility, and the participation in this championship reflects the status that wrestling has reached in Jordan, and the confidence that the Kingdom has gained at the level of organizing international tournaments. We look forward to presenting an exceptional version in all its details and at all levels».
He continued: «We are aware of the magnitude of the responsibility on our shoulders, and we have been working since early on to provide all the necessary requirements to ensure the success of the championship, in cooperation and coordination with various national agencies and institutions, to ensure the best conditions for delegations, players, referees, and all participants. Our goal is to make this championship a model to be emulated in organizing global tournaments, and to leave a positive impression on all guests of Jordan».
Al-Wa'ili pointed out that the importance of the championship is not limited to the sports aspect only, but also represents an opportunity to promote Jordan and highlight its tourist, cultural, and heritage assets, confirming that the participating delegations will find in the Kingdom a safe environment with ideal atmospheres, along with many destinations and landmarks that reflect the history and civilization of Jordan.
