Jordan’s Suleiman Al-Shiyab Wins Bronze at Asian Youth Games in Bahrain

Amman, Oct. 24 (Petra)– 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.

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), Suleiman Al-Shiyab (75 kg).

This marks a strong showing for Jordan’s young MMA fighters on the continental stage.

//Petra// MF
24/10/2025 21:47:33