GOLD MEDALS FOR JORDAN AT ASIAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Jun 21, 2026
Jordan have concluded their participation at the Asian Senior Karate Championships with a medal rush in Bali.
The first gold medal was secured by the men's team in the team kumite (fighting) competition, after they beat Iran in the final to be crowned with the continental title.
Mohammad Al-Jafari then added the second gold medal for Jordan after shining in the -84kg class, beating the United Arab Emirates' Reza Al-Masoudi in the final, 13-3.
In the -67kg category, Olympic champion Abdel Rahman Al-Masatfa won the silver medal, following a loss in the final against Kazakhstan's Altynbek with a score of 3-9.
Yara Nasser also earned the silver medal in the 68kg competition, following her defeat in the final against Indonesia's Lika Lubis, 3-6.
Jordan concluded its participation in the Asian Championship with an impressive medal haul, consolidating its strong presence on the continental stage.