Amman, Sept. 10 (Petra) –The national Muay Thai fighters Omer Awad
and Yazan Al-Saifi said winning two gold medals at the Senior Muay
Thai World Championship in Deçan, Kosovo, has encouraged them to
continue training, develop their skills and seek further achievements
in upcoming competitions.

Speaking to the Jordan News Agency (Petra), the two fighters said
their victories were the result of good preparation and commitment
over the past period. They noted that the competition was strong and
that the achievement provided additional motivation to continue
training, improve their performance and achieve further results.

Awad, who won the under-67kg gold medal, said winning the world title
was an important milestone in his sporting career. He expressed his
happiness at reaching the podium after a competitive campaign.

He said the championship bouts required a high level of
concentration, particularly against opponents with strong skills and
experience. He added that winning the final and securing the gold
medal would motivate him to continue training and work on improving
his performance in the coming period. He also expressed his pride in
representing Jordan at the international championship.

Al-Saifi, who won gold in the under-75kg category, said the medal was
an important achievement for him. He expressed his happiness at
representing Jordan and seeing the national flag raised on the
podium.

He said his campaign featured strong competition, adding that focus
and adherence to technical instructions were important factors in
reaching the final and securing victory.

Al-Saifi added that the world title would encourage him to continue
training and developing his skills, while working to maintain the
level he demonstrated at the championship and achieve further results
for Jordanian Muay Thai.

Jordan Muay Thai Federation President Hakam Al-Ajarmeh said Jordan
participated with three fighters. Despite the limited number, the
national team won two gold medals, while the third fighter was
eliminated after sustaining an injury that led the referee to stop
his bout.

He said the elite world championship is one of the strongest
competitions, with participation requiring a fighter to have
previously competed in a world championship. He added that Jordan’s
results confirmed the presence of Jordanian fighters on the
international stage, with the Jordanian national anthem played twice
and the Jordanian flag raised at the championship.

Ajarmeh said the achievement was the result of joint efforts by
several parties, particularly the federation’s training centers,
where athletes begin their development, as well as families for their
support and the Jordan Olympic Committee.

He said the national team contested eight bouts during the
championship, winning seven and losing one due to injury. He added
that the Jordanian fighters delivered strong performances and
received praise from various participating teams and delegations.

The federation president said the Jordanian team entered the
championship aiming to compete for gold rather than simply
participate. He noted that the achievement came only days after the
team took part in the Arab Championship in Libya, where it won six
medals, including two golds.

Ajarmeh attributed the strong performances of Jordanian athletes in
combat sports to the high morale and determination of Jordanian
fighters, saying they consistently aspire to win titles and reach the
top of the podium.

Awad won the under-67kg gold medal after defeating Turkish fighter
Gurkan Yildiz, who withdrew before the bout ended. Al-Saifi won the
under-75kg gold medal after defeating Bulgarian Viktor Krashevski in
the final.

Awad began his campaign by defeating Polish world champion Bartosh
Pamula by knockout in the first round. He then defeated Croatia’s
Robert Rizo in the quarterfinals before beating Vietnam’s An Ca Tuan
by technical knockout in the third round of the semifinal.

Al-Saifi reached the semifinal after defeating Lebanon’s Joan Saif in
the quarterfinal. He then defeated Georgia’s Duta Gabelia in the
semifinal to secure his place in the final.

The two gold medals add to Jordan’s achievements in Muay Thai and
reflect the development of the fighters’ level and their ability to
compete in international championships, as the national team seeks to
continue reaching the podium in upcoming competitions.

//Petra//WH