SPORT CLIMBING TEAM MISS OUT ON ASIAN GAMES QUARTERS

Jordan’s Sport Climbers have picked up valuable international competition experience after putting on a strong showing at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.

Omar Abu Hamtou was the final Jordanian to compete in the Speed Climbing qualifying rounds, placing 19th after recording times of 8.90, 9.15 and 8.8 seconds.

He was unable to qualify for the round of 16, concluding his participation in the Games.

Joud Farkouh participated yesterday, Wednesday, in the qualifying rounds for the women’s Speed Climbing, missing out on a quarter-final slot.

This was an historic first time that Jordan have competed in the sport climbing competitions within the Asian Games, with the encouraging performances boding well for the future.