HISTORIC FIRST GOLD FOR JORDAN AT ASIAN YOUTH GAMES

Jordan is celebrating its first ever gold medal at an Asian Youth Games after the Equestrian team won at the third edition of the continental event.

The national show jumping team performed superbly in Manama, Bahrain with Taimour Olsareem, Ghazi Al-Aboura, Eman Al-Daghestani, and Mohammad Abu Hamour securing first place after qualifying among the top five teams alongside Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.

A jump-off round was held to determine the final standings, where Abu Hamour delivered an exceptional performance, completing the course in 30.26 seconds, clinching Jordan’s gold medal.

It was also Jordan’s fifth medal of the current Games, consisting of the one gold medal, one silver, and three bronze.