NINE MEDALS FOR FENCERS

Jordan’s youngsters have launched their campaign at the Arab Fencing Championships for Juniors and Cadets with nine opening day medals.

The event, which is being hosted in Amman, as welcomed eight countries including Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, UAE and Jordan.

Lina Shannak clinched gold in the U13 Epee, while Lujain Ammawi took gold in the Sabre for the same age.

Two silver medals were added by Eyas Al Zaher and Mesk Khresat in Foil and Saber, while Bana Khatatbeh, Tania Awwad, Leen Ali, Lana Al Derawi and Mohammad Ebdah added five bronze medals.

The event will run until Tuesday.