Jordan at the 2005 West Asian Games

Jordan at the; 2005 West Asian Games
IOC code	JOR
NOC	Jordan Olympic Committee
in Doha
Medals; Ranked 8th	Gold3Silver11Bronze11Total25
West Asian Games appearances
	1997 ; 2002 ; 2005 ;

Last updated September 24, 2019

Jordan participated in the 3rd West Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar from December 1, 2005 to December 10, 2005. Jordan ranked 8th with 3 gold medals and 11 silver medals in this edition of the West Asian Games.^[1]

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Iran participated in the 3rd West Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar from December 1, 2005 to December 10, 2005. Iran ranked 3rd with 20 gold medals in this edition of the West Asian Games.

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Lebanon participated in the 3rd West Asian Games held in Doha, Qatar from December 1, 2005 to December 10, 2005. Lebanon ranked 7th with 4 gold medals and 4 silver medals in this edition of the West Asian Games.

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References

↑ "Third West Asian Games". West Asian Games Federation website. Archived from the original on October 21, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.

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[1] "Third West Asian Games". West Asian Games Federation website. Archived from the original on October 21, 2010. Retrieved October 21, 2010.