Amman, Sept 6 (Petra) -- Minister of Youth Raed Adwan, who chairs the Higher Organizing Committee for the 24th Asian Cadet, Junior and U21 Karate Championships 2026, reviewed final operational preparations to host delegations, athletes, and committees participating in the upcoming tournament.

Adwan met at the ministry's headquarters on Sunday with World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós, Asian Karate Federation (AKF) President Maj. Gen. Nasser Al-Rzouqi, Arab and West Asian Karate Federations President Ibrahim Al-Qannas, and AKF Vice President Rashid Al-Ali, in the presence of Jordan Karate Federation President Hassan Masoud.

Adwan noted that hosting the championship under the patronage of HRH Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee, demonstrates the AKF's confidence in Jordan's organizational capabilities and highlights the Kingdom's position as a safe destination capable of hosting major continental and international sports events.

Espinós and the accompanying delegation praised the advanced level of preparations, emphasizing the tournament's role in promoting sports exchange and strengthening the global profile of karate.

//Petra// AF