• Juliana Al-Sadiq heads Jordanian delegation to Asian beach games in Sanya

On Tuesday evening, the Jordan Olympic Committee held an extensive meeting with the national delegation preparing for the sixth edition of the Asian Beach Games, scheduled to take place in Sanya, China, from April 22 to 30.

The meeting is part of ongoing organizational efforts to ensure Jordan’s teams are fully ready to represent the kingdom at this major continental event.

During the meeting, it was announced that Jordan Olympic Committee board member and former Taekwondo champion Juliana Al-Sadiq has been appointed as the head of the Jordanian delegation to China.

Jordan Olympic Committee Secretary General Rana Al-Saeed welcomed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of this participation in boosting Jordan’s sporting presence in Asia. She urged athletes to give their best efforts to achieve accomplishments befitting Jordan’s strong sporting reputation, stressing that the goal is not only competition but also showcasing the values and ethics of Jordanian athletes to audiences across the continent.

Four Teams Representing Jordan with 24 Athletes

Jordan will participate in Sanya 2026 with four national teams comprising 24 top-level athletes in the following sports:

• Beach handball
• Beach wrestling
• Beach jiu-jitsu
• Triathlon

These teams have undergone intensive training camps to reach peak physical and technical readiness ahead of the trip to China, especially given the expected tough competition from East Asian and Gulf teams.

Organizational Details and Medal Ambitions

The meeting included a thorough review of administrative and medical guidelines, travel and accommodation protocols, and strict adherence to the event regulations. The medical team also provided awareness instructions to ensure athlete safety throughout the competitions.

Jordan aims to build on its historic record in these games, which includes 18 medals (4 gold, 7 silver, and 7 bronze). The Jordanian athletes hope to add new gold medals to boost the kingdom’s ranking on the overall medal table and reaffirm its leadership in beach combat and team sports.