Jordan at the 2008 Asian Beach Games

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Jordan at the
2008 Asian Beach Games
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IOC code JOR
NOC Jordan Olympic Committee
in Bali
Medals
Ranked 23rd
Gold
0
Silver
1
Bronze
0
Total
1
Asian Beach Games appearances

Jordan competed at the 2008 Asian Beach Games held in Bali, Indonesia from October 18, 2008, to October 26, 2008. Jordan finished with 1 silver medal.


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