ABU JAJEH, ISHAISH WIN OPENING BOUTS AT NAGOYA ASIAD
Sep 23, 2026
Boxers Mohammad Abu Jajeh and Hussein Ishaish have both won their opening fights at the Asian Games – Nagoya 2026.
His Royal Highness Prince Omar bin Feisal, President of the Jordan Esports Federation, was there to cheer them along and they responded with superb performances.
Mohammad Abu Jajeh advanced to the last 16 of the -60kg weight after beating Bhutan’s Kinley, setting up a clash with Indian boxer Sachin for a place in the quarter-final.
Ishaish is in the quarter-final of the -80kg weight following a victory over Kyrgyzstan’s Omurbek Bekzhigit Uulu, and he will next meet China’s Wang.
The boxing team continues Thursday when Hanan Nassar opens her campaign against North Korea’s An Kum-byol in the round of 16 for the -51kg weight category.
Ziad Ishaish also meets Palestinian boxer Mohammad Issa in the round of 16 in the -70kg division.
