TEAM JORDAN OFFICIALLY WELCOMED TO 20TH ASIAN GAMES

The Jordan flag was raised today (Thursday) and the Royal Anthem was played as part of the reception ceremony for the delegation participating in the 20th Asian Games, hosted by the Japanese city of Nagoya.
The official welcome took place at the Athletes’ Plaza in Nagoya Port, in the presence of Jordan Olympic Committee Secretary General, Rana Al-Saeed, and Chef de Mission, Mai Al-Nsour, alongside a number of Team Jordan athletes.
The ceremony included traditional Japanese performances and musical segments and took place ahead of the official Opening Ceremony on Saturday.
Jordan has sent nearly 70 athletes to Japan to compete in 16 sports with the event overall welcoming 11,000 athletes representing 45 Asian countries, competing across 43 different sports.
Jordan is participating gymnastics, triathlon, karate, cycling, weightlifting, equestrian, jiu-jitsu, basketball, fencing, tennis, boxing, eSports, taekwondo, mixed martial arts (MMA), squash, sport climbing.
Competitions will continue through to October 4.