JORDAN FLAG FLIES AT ASIAN BEACH GAMES OPENING CEREMONY
Apr 22, 2026
Jiu-Jitsu stars Maya Ishaqat and Alaa Al-Deen Al-Khazaei had the honour of carrying the Jordanian flag during the opening ceremony of the 6th Asian Beach Games, held on Wednesday in Sanya, Hainan Province, China.
Jordan is represented at the Games by the four national teams of Beach Handball, Beach Wrestling, Jiu-Jitsu and Aquathlon, with a total of 24 male and female athletes.
The Games feature the participation of 1,790 athletes from 45 countries, competing across 14 sports over 10 days.
This marks Jordan’s sixth participation in the Asian Beach Games, with a total of 18 medals to its name - 4 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze.