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Paralympic athletics team begins training in Nagoya

Paralympic athletics team begins training in Nagoya

The national Paralympic athletics team began its training yesterday in the Japanese city of Nagoya, in preparation for participating in the fifth edition of the Asian Para Games - Nagoya 2026, scheduled to be held from the 18th to the 24th of this month.

Jordan is represented in the athletics competitions by four athletes: Anas Al-Ananza, who is participating in the shot put event in the (F32) category, and Abi Al-Asaad, who is competing in the shot put and javelin throw events in the (F55) category.

Mohammad Al-Mahdi Musleh is also participating in the 1500m and 5000m races in the (T11) category, while Nabil Al-Muqabala is competing in the same two races in the (T12) category.

The team's coach, Mohammad Al-Harasis, confirmed that the training is going well and is focusing on raising the physical and technical readiness of the athletes, in addition to helping them adapt to the city's atmosphere and the time difference in Japan. He expressed his confidence in the athletes' ability to deliver a distinguished performance and compete for podium finishes.

The team begins its participation next Monday (the 19th), as Abi Al-Asaad competes in the shot put, while Mohammad Al-Mahdi Musleh participates in the 5000m final.

Competitions continue next Wednesday (the 21st), with the participation of Abi Al-Asaad in the javelin throw and Anas Al-Ananza in the shot put, while Mohammad Al-Mahdi Musleh competes in the 1500m qualifiers, and Nabil Al-Muqabala participates in the final of the same race in his category.

In the event of qualifying, Mohammad Al-Mahdi Musleh will compete in the 1500m final on the 22nd, and the team will conclude its participation on Friday (the 23rd), with the participation of Nabil Al-Muqabala in the 5000m final.

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