Jordan wrestlers impress at the International Wrestling Championship

By JT - Jul 02,2018 - Last updated at Jul 02,2018

AMMAN — Jordan’s young wrestlers returned from Saudi Arabia with an impressive eight medals, according to the Jordan Olympic Committee News Service.

The youngsters competed at the International Wrestling Championship and picked up three gold medals courtesy of Zeid Ishaq (38kg), Ortes Shameil (52kg) and Mohammad Zreqat (68kg).

Silvers were won by Suhaib Murafi (41kg), Suhaib Hassanat (48kg) and Ghaith Odeh (62kg), while Salah Murafi (44kg) and Yaseen Al Otaibi (57kg) added bronze medals to the team’s haul.

The Jordan Wrestling Federation participated in the championship to give their youngsters more experience by competing in international competition.

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