Amman, Jordan, July 3, 2022: The Jordan Olympic Committee has confirmed that it will compete in 11 sports at the 5th Islamic Solidarity Games, in Konya, Turkey, from August 9-18.
The Jordanian delegation will compete in athletics, basketball (3x3), fencing, gymnastics, karate, kickboxing, shooting, swimming, taekwondo, weightlifting and wrestling.
JOC Secretary General Nasser Al-Majali said that preparations were in full swing with the delegations all stepping up their preparations.
“We are really looking forward to participating in the Islamic Solidarity Games in Konya,” he said. “Our teams have started preparing, and we are very confident in our athletes and technical officials who are working hard to be ready to represent Jordan at this prestigious event.”
Jordan has participated at every Islamic Solidarity Games since the inaugural event in its inception in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The Kingdom has won a total of 24 medals, including six gold medals, two silver and 16 bronze. At the last edition held in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku, Jordan won 15 medals, including three gold medals, one silver medal and 11 bronze, their most successful participation in the Games yet.
A total of around 6,000 athletes from 55 countries – 24 from Asia – will compete in 21 sports at the Turkey showcase.
