Speakers to Alrai: We stand behind the Hashemite leadership to pursue terrorism

Al-Saeed: Sports spread the values of brotherhood and national spirit

Voices from various corners of the Jordanian sports community rose in the aftermath of the heinous terrorist crime that took place in Karak Governorate, affirming their absolute rejection of such criminal acts and declaring their full solidarity with His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein and with the security services and the Jordanian Armed Forces in confronting terrorism and pursuing the criminals until they receive fair punishment.

For decades, Jordanian sports have been a symbol of national unity, bringing together the people of all governorates under one banner and creating a state of cohesion among fans, players, and media professionals. Today, with this terrorist crime, the national role of sports is renewed as a bridge for communication and brotherhood, and as a voice that rejects violence and confirms that Jordan will remain resistant to terrorism.

In exclusive statements to Alrai, Minister of Youth Dr. Fares Sami Al-Adwan said: What happened in Karak is a heinous crime that targets Jordan's security and stability, but it will not undermine the determination of Jordanians who stand as one rank behind His Majesty the King and the security services.

He continued: Jordanian sports will remain a platform for consolidating the values of unity and belonging, and Jordanians will not allow terrorism to tamper with their national fabric.

Al-Adwan added: Jordanian youth are the first line of defense for the nation, and they are the protectors of the banner and the makers of achievement. What we have witnessed in terms of rallying around the leadership and the security services confirms that Jordan will remain strong with the determination of its youth.

He concluded: We at the Ministry of Youth will continue to work on promoting the values of belonging and national awareness through youth and sports programs and activities, which it implements in the governorates of the Kingdom.

For her part, the Secretary-General of the Jordan Olympic Committee, Rana Al-Saeed, affirmed that Jordanian sports embody the values of national unity and cohesion among the Jordanian people, stressing the importance of strengthening the spirit of solidarity and togetherness in facing challenges, especially in the wake of the unfortunate events witnessed in Karak Governorate.

Al-Saeed said: Jordanian sports reflect the image of a unified and strong Jordan, and what happened in Karak increases our determination to stand together and defend our homeland. We stand with all our strength behind our leadership and our security services, and we believe that the blood of the martyrs will remain a beacon for future generations.

She added: The Jordan Olympic Committee will continue its mission in supporting federations, clubs, and athletes, not only in sports competitions, but also in spreading the values of tolerance, brotherhood, and national spirit, because sports are a message of peace, and it is our duty to translate this message practically in confronting terrorism, and to prove to the world that Jordan is a country of security and unity.

In contrast, the President of the Sports Media Union, colleague Amjad Al-Majali, stressed the role of sports media in confronting dark ideology, saying: Sports media, just like national media, stands in the first rank to confront dark ideology, and confirms that Jordan will remain strong thanks to its unity and the cohesion of its people.

He added: Our message today is that sports and media together will remain a voice for truth and belonging, and they will not leave any room for terrorism to weaken the determination of Jordanians.

On the same level, sports federations affirmed that the Jordanian position in confronting terrorism reflects the solidity of the state and the strength of its institutions, and that athletes will continue their mission in spreading the values of brotherhood, tolerance, and sportsmanship, which enhances the image of Jordan as a safe and unified country capable of addressing all challenges.

Sports clubs also issued statements of solidarity, in which they expressed their pride in the heroic role played by the security services in protecting the nation and the citizen, noting that the blood of the martyrs will remain a beacon for generations, and that sports will remain an arena for consolidating the values of belonging and loyalty to the nation.

As for the Jordanian fans, who are accustomed to filling the stands with their national chants, they expressed their anger at the terrorist crime, confirming that their voice will remain loud in supporting the security services and rallying around the Hashemite leadership.

They affirmed that sports are not just a competition, but a space to embody national unity, and that every match and every cheer in the stadiums is a message of defiance to terrorism and a message of love for Jordan.

Players and coaches also expressed their pride in the heroic role played by the security services in protecting the nation and the citizen, noting that the blood of the martyrs will remain a beacon for generations, and that sports will remain an arena for consolidating the values of belonging and loyalty to the nation.

In conclusion, the sports community agreed that the terrorist crime in Karak planted nothing but more cohesion among Jordanians, as the sports community stood as one rank behind His Majesty the King and the security services, to confirm that Jordan will remain resistant to terrorism, and that its national unity is the strongest weapon in facing all challenges.