Prince Faisal opens the World Veterans and Masters Wrestling Championship
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His Royal Highness Prince Faisal bin Al Hussein, President of the Olympic Committee, opened yesterday the competitions of the World Veterans and Masters Wrestling Championship, hosted by the capital, Amman, which continues until October 11.
The championship witnesses the participation of more than 500 athletes representing 50 countries from around the world, competing within the approved weights and categories, while the championship targets the veterans and masters categories aged from 35 to 60 years.
For his part, the President of the Jordan Wrestling Federation, Mohammad Al-Awamleh, emphasized the importance of hosting this global event, pointing out that organizing a championship of this scale, with wide participation from various countries around the world, reflects the confidence that the Kingdom enjoys in its ability to host and organize major international sports championships.
The delegate of United World Wrestling, Zamil Al-Shahrani, praised the preparations and readiness to host this championship, expressing his thanks to Jordan and the Jordan Wrestling Federation for hosting the championship, and wishing success to the organizers and participating athletes.
