Jordan’s Women’s, Men’s Taekwondo Teams Top the Podium at Sofia Championship

sports|1/3/2026
Jordan’s Women’s, Men’s Taekwondo Teams Top the Podium at Sofia Championship
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  • Jordanian "Taekwondo Storm" Dominates Sofia Open: 8 Medals in Two Days, Outstanding Performances from Juniors and Seniors

Jordan’s taekwondo athletes continued their international dominance, with the national team (juniors and seniors) securing a total of eight medals in just two days of fierce competition at the Sofia Open in Bulgaria’s capital.

Juniors Shine: Golden Future

The junior team delivered an exceptional performance on Saturday, winning four medals (three golds, one silver). Rising stars Asid Nafe’, Ahmad Al-Dahamsheh, and Abdullah Al-Zawahreh claimed the golds, while Zainab Baseelah added a valuable silver, highlighting the bright future of Jordanian taekwondo.

Seniors: Olympic Experience Boosts Medal Count

The senior team opened the competition on Friday with four medals (two golds, two bronzes) in this G2-level tournament. Olympic stars Zaid Mustafa and Saleh Al-Shurbati earned gold, showcasing world-class readiness, while Mohammed Adarbeh and Zaid Al-Halwani added two bronzes. The team’s total now stands at five golds, one silver, and two bronzes.

Jordanian Taekwondo: A Global Powerhouse

These achievements reflect the Jordan Taekwondo Federation’s professionalism and the successful development of a generation of champions competing at all age levels. The Sofia Open serves as a key preparatory stage to boost players’ international rankings, attracting top teams worldwide.

With this impressive haul, Jordan reinforces its reputation as one of the strongest taekwondo schools globally, capable of winning gold under any conditions.