Jordan at the 2006 Asian Games

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Jordan at the
2006 Asian Games
Flag of Jordan.svg
IOC code JOR
NOC Jordan Olympic Committee
in Doha
Flag bearer Nadin Dawani
Medals
Ranked 25th
Gold
1
Silver
3
Bronze
4
Total
8
Asian Games appearances (overview)

Jordan participated in the 15th Asian Games , officially known as the XV Asiad held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to December 15, 2006. Jordan ranked 25th with a lone gold medal and 3 silver medals in this edition of the Asiad. [1]

Jordan Arab country in Western Asia

Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is an Arab country in Western Asia, on the East Bank of the Jordan River. Jordan is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south and the east, Iraq to the north-east, Syria to the north and Israel and Palestine to the west. The Dead Sea is located along its western borders and the country has a small coastline to the Red Sea in its extreme south-west, but is otherwise landlocked. Jordan is strategically located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe. The capital, Amman, is Jordan's most populous city as well as the country's economic, political and cultural centre.

2006 Asian Games 15th edition of the Asian Games

The 2006 Asian Games, officially known as the XV Asiad, was an Asian multi-sport event held in Doha, Qatar from December 1 to 15, 2006 with 424 events in 39 sports featured in the games. Doha was the first city in its region and only the second in West Asia to host the games.

Doha City in Ad-Dawhah, Qatar

Doha is the capital and most populous city of the State of Qatar. Doha has a population of 1,850,000 in the city proper with the population close to 2.4 million. The city is located on the coast of the Persian Gulf in the east of the country. It is Qatar's fastest growing city, with over 80% of the nation's population living in Doha or its surrounding suburbs, and it is also the economic centre of the country.

Medalists

MedalNameSportEventDate
Gold medal icon.svg Gold Mohammad Al-Bakhit Taekwondo Men's 54 kg 7
Silver medal icon.svg SilverAlaa Kutkut Taekwondo Women's 72 kg 9
Silver medal icon.svg SilverJamil Al-Khuffash Taekwondo Men's 67 kg 10
Silver medal icon.svg SilverYahia Abu-Tabeekh Wrestling Men's Greco-Roman 84 kg 10
Bronze medal icon.svg BronzeAhmad Al-Saafeen Bodybuilding Men's +90 kg 9
Bronze medal icon.svg BronzeTalat Khalil Karate Men's kumite 75 kg 13
Bronze medal icon.svg BronzeMutasembellah Khair Karate Men's kumite 80 kg 13
Bronze medal icon.svg BronzeAmer Abu-Afifeh Karate Men's kumite +80 kg 13

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References

  1. ↑ Overall Medal Standings – Doha 2006


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