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National Judo team player, Huda Washah, underwent her first official training session yesterday in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, in preparation for participating in the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games – Dakar 2026.
The training session was held at the Dakar Exhibition Center, which is hosting the judo competitions, as official training began in the main competition arena, which will see the participation of 94 male and female athletes representing 93 national Olympic committees.
Washah expressed her pride and honor in representing Jordan at this Olympic forum, confirming her aspiration to deliver the best possible performance during the under 44 kg weight category competitions, which will take place the day after tomorrow, Sunday.
For his part, the national judo team coach, Bilal Al-Qulailat, explained that player Huda Washah has been consistently undergoing physical training in the fitness gym since her arrival in Dakar, with the aim of maintaining her readiness, noting that the first official training session was an opportunity to adapt to the atmosphere of the competition arena in preparation for her matches.
Washah's participation holds historical significance for Jordanian judo, as she will be the first female athlete to represent Jordan in judo competitions at the Youth Olympic Games, a step that reflects the development this sport is witnessing at the national level.
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