The Jordanian Delegation in Japan in Preparation for the Asian Games
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The Jordanian flag was raised, last Thursday, and the national anthem was played, as part of the reception ceremony for the Jordanian delegation participating in the 20th edition of the Asian Games, hosted by the Japanese city of Nagoya.
The reception ceremony, flag raising, and national anthem were held at the Athletes' Square at Nagoya Port, in the presence of the Secretary-General of the Olympic Committee Rana Al-Saeed, the head of the mission May Al-Nasour, and a number of players and players of the national teams and members of the mission, as part of the welcoming ceremonies for the participating delegations in the tournament.
The reception ceremony for the Jordanian delegation included a number of traditional Japanese shows and musical performances.
The Asian Games officially open on Saturday next, and will continue until October 4, with the participation of more than 11 thousand athletes representing 45 Asian countries, competing in 43 different sports.
Jordan is participating in the tournament with a delegation of about 70 players, competing in 16 sports, which are: gymnastics, triathlon, karate, cycling, weightlifting, equestrian, judo, basketball, fencing, tennis, boxing, e-sports, taekwondo, mixed martial arts, squash, and sports climbing.
