HRH PRINCE FEISAL OPENS AMMAN’S ASIAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIP

His Royal Highness Prince Feisal Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, has today the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior, and U21 Karate Championship, hosted at the Arena Hall in Al-Hussein Youth City.
The opening ceremony was also attended by Their Royal Highnesses Prince Abdullah bin Feisal and Prince Mohammad bin Feisal, while the championship features the participation of 338 fighters from 30 countries, competing over four days.
Minister of Youth and Higher Organising Committee Chairman, Dr. Raed Sami Al-Adwan, confirmed during his speech the commitment of all national institutions to providing the necessary resources for the championship’s success.
Jordan Karate Federation President, Hassan Masoud, welcomed the participating delegations, emphasising that Amman’s hosting of the championship reflects sport’s role in uniting nations, and reinforces Jordan’s status as a haven of security and stability.
Asian Karate Federation President, Major General Nasser Al-Razooqi, praised the organisational efforts and the facilities prepared by Jordan to host the championship, commending the dedication to delivering a distinguished continental event.
The opening ceremony included folkloric, heritage segments alongside artistic performances that added a celebratory atmosphere to the tournament’s launch.
Following the conclusion of the opening ceremony, HRH Prince Feisal watched the competition, crowning the medal winners in the cadet -57kg, -60kg male categories and the +60kg female category.