Prince Feisal hosts president of International Triathlon Union

AMMAN — HRH Prince Feisal, president of the Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) and member of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Executive Board on Thursday received President of the International Triathlon Union Marisol Casasdo.

Prince Feisal welcomed Casasdo, whose visit comes in alignment with Aqaba’s hosting of the Ayla Aqaba Triathlon (Asia Cup), scheduled to begin on Friday, according to the Jordan News Agency, Petra.

For her part, Casado hailed the “great strides” made by Jordanian sports recently, especially triathlons, which have received considerable attention in light of the Jordan Triathlon Association’s efforts. Approximately 200 athletes from 34 nations are set to participate in the Ayla Aqaba Triathlon.