JOC continues Asian Games probe

AMMAN — The Jordan Olympic Committee (JOC) is continuing its probing into poor results from the Asian Games in September with the investigation panel meeting with the Kick Boxing Federation, according to a statement from the JOC. The meeting discussed the disappointing performance of the wushu athletes who fall under the Kick Boxing Federation’s umbrella. Following the meeting, where all aspects of the preparation and participation were discussed, it was agreed that the federation will launch its own internal inquiry and submit its findings to the relevant JOC panel. “The JOC is keen to work closely with the sports federations to provide the help and support to produce stronger results on the playing field in the future,” JOC Secretary General Lana Al Jaghbeer was quoted in the statement as saying. The investigation was ordered by the JOC Board following a disappointing games in Incheon, South Korea, where only four medals were won despite sending Jordan’s biggest ever delegation. Three of those medals came in boxing.