TWO BOXERS GLOVE-UP FOR YOUTH OLYMPICS

Jordan will be represented at the Youth Olympics for the first time by two boxers looking to make their mark on the world game.
Abdullah Toghoz and Tala Hussein are preparing to represent the Kingdom in the Senegalese capital, Dakar, from October 31-November 13.
It will be the first time that Jordanian boxers have qualified to the Youth Olympics following the pair’s success in achieving victories during the World Championships which secured their qualification.
Coach, Omar Al-Majali, is confident that the pair can go on to develop big futures in the sport, following in the footsteps if a golden generation of Jordanian boxers.
He said: “The arrival of Jordanian boxers at the Youth Olympic Games for the first time represents an important step in the journey of Jordanian boxing, reflecting the progress achieved by this sport in recent years, particularly at the age-group levels, which constitute a foundational pillar for the future of our national teams.”
Al-Majali added that he is focussed on progression in Dakar with an eye on the podium places to continue Jordan’s impact on the global boxing stage.