Amman: Jordanian mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Suleiman Al-Shiyab claimed the bronze medal on Friday at the Asian Youth Games, currently being held in Manama, Bahrain. Al-Shiyab competed in the 75 kg weight category, where he faced Saudi Arabia's Abdulilah Mir Alam in his final bout. Despite losing the match, Al-Shiyab secured the bronze medal for Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, with Al-Shiyab's achievement, the Jordan national MMA team concluded its participation in the tournament, which featured four Jordanian athletes: Mohammad Al-Hamdan (50 kg), Mohammad Tayeh (60 kg), Laith Al-Gharaibeh (70 kg), and Suleiman Al-Shiyab (75 kg). This marks a strong showing for Jordan's young MMA fighters on the continental stage.