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Jordan wins two golds in karate in Japan

By JT - Aug 19,2017 - Last updated at Aug 19,2017

AMMAN — What a start for Jordan who won two gold medals at the 3rd Japan Youth International Karate Championships being held in Tokyo, the Jordan Olympic Committee News Service said on Saturday.

Youngster Abdullah Hammad triumphed in the -55kg followed by another gold achieved by Nasser Fathi in the juniors -64kg weight. And there was a silver medal for Ali Ismael in the +76kg while a further bronze was won by Saleh Al Sawalha in the 70kg category. The team competition will complete the tournament tomorrow. The Japanese event has attracted 28 countries from all over the world.

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