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Jordan's Suleiman Al-Shiyab Wins Bronze At Asian Youth Games In Bahrain


(MENAFN- Jordan News Agency)


Amman, Oct. 24 (Petra)-- Jordanian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Suleiman Al-Shiyab claimed the bronze medal on Friday at the Asian Youth Games, currently being held in Manama, Bahrain.
Al-Shiyab competed in the 75 kg weight category, where he faced Saudi Arabia's Abdulilah Mir Alam in his final bout. Despite losing the match, Al-Shiyab secured the bronze medal for Jordan.
With Al-Shiyab's achievement, the Jordan national MMA team concluded its participation in the tournament, which featured four Jordanian athletes: Mohammad Al-Hamdan (50 kg),
Mohammad Tayeh (60 kg), Laith Al-Gharaibeh (70 kg), Suleiman Al-Shiyab (75 kg).
This marks a strong showing for Jordan's young MMA fighters on the continental stage.

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