RUSSIA CHALLENGE AWAITS

Jordan’s top Taekwondo fighters have arrived in Russia to take part in the second round of the Grand Prix series this weekend.

Jordan sent a strong team including Juliana Al Sadeq (-67kg), Saleh Al Sharabati (-80kg) and Hamzeh Qattan who will compete in the +80kg category.

Olympic champion Ahmad Abu Ghaush will not compete due to an injury he suffered during training.

The event will offer 40 points towards the Olympic Ranking for gold medal winners, 24 for silver and 14.4 for bronze.