Jordanian participation in the Asian Para Games opens.. today

The players' competitions continue tomorrow, Saturday, as Ibrahim Sabra competes at 3:30 AM, while Faten Oleimat plays at 7:15 AM.

Sabra will compete again at 9:00 AM, while Oleimat will return to compete at 3:00 PM, according to the times listed in the competition schedule.

The two players will also participate in the mixed doubles competitions on Wednesday, October 21, at 2:15 PM Jordan time.

For his part, the national Para powerlifting team has begun its training in the Japanese city of Nagoya.

The team is participating in the games with seven male and female athletes: Abdelkareem Khattab, Omar Qarada, Mohammad Tarbash, Mohammad Al-Radaideh, Jamil Al-Shibli, Tharwat Al-Hajjaj, and Asmaa Issa, under the supervision of Technical Director Issa Hilal and coach Ahmed Abu Al-Rub.

The national team's technical director, Issa Hilal, said: We have begun our training in Nagoya with high morale and a positive spirit, as we have sensed great determination from the athletes to give their best during the competitions. We are working to complete the technical and physical preparations, and focusing on the details that will enhance their readiness before the powerlifting competitions begin on October 19.

He added: We trust in the abilities of our athletes and the experience and potential they possess that qualify them to compete strongly, and we look forward to achieving positive results worthy of the reputation of Jordanian Para powerlifting, and continuing the path of achievements that Jordanian sports have attained in Asian and international forums.

The national team looks forward to achieving distinguished results in this Asian participation, and continuing the path of Jordanian achievements in the sport of Para powerlifting, reflecting the advanced level reached by the athletes and the efforts made to prepare them and enable them to compete for medals.