BAQLAH, AL WIR LAUNCH JORDAN CAMPAIGN AT WORLDS

Olympian Khader Baqlah and rising star Amr Al Wir will launch Jordan’s campaign at the FINA World Swimming Championships in Guangzhou, South Korea on Sunday.

The event provides an opportunity for swimmers to make the Olympic qualifying times with Baqlah in particular keen to qualify early this time around after impressing in Rio de Janeiro in 2016.

Headed by Ghanem Makhamra as chef de mission, with Dr. Ali Al-Nawaiseh in charge of the coaching, Jordan will be represented by Olympic siblings Khader and Talita Baqlah as well as Amr Al Wir and Lydia Safadi.

The event will provide the opportunity to clock Olympic qualifying times with the team arriving earlier than usual to get them into the best shape possible.

Timetable

July 21

Khader Baqlah (400m)

Amr Al Wir (100m Breaststroke)

July 22

Khader Baqlah (200m)

Lydia Safadi (100m Backstroke)

July 23

Lydia Safadi (200m)

July 24

Khader Baqlah (100m) Mixed Relay (4x100)

July 25

Amr Al Wir (200m Breaststroke)

Talita Baqlah (100m)

July 27

Talita Balqa (50m) Mixed Relay (4x400m)