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Yara Kakish

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Yara Kakish
Personal information
NationalityJordanian
Born (1991-08-21) 21 August 1991 (age 33)
Amman, Jordan
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
CountryJordan
SportJu-jitsu
Eventne-waza
Medal record
Representing  Jordan
Women's Ju-jitsu
Asian Games
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Jakarta ne-waza 62kg

Yara Kakish (born 21 August 1991) is a Jordanian female ju-jitsu practitioner.[1] Her husband Basel Fanous is also a ju-jitsu practitioner and has represented Jordan in international competitive events.[1]

Grappling career

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She represented Jordan at the 2018 Asian Games and claimed a bronze medal in the women's 62kg ne-waza event.[2][3]

Kakish competed against Emily Ferreira in a grappling match at ADXC 2 on January 19, 2024.[4] She lost the match by submission in the third round.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Yara Kakish | Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang". Asian Games 2018 Jakarta Palembang. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  2. ^ "Asian Games: Singapore's Constance Lien wins silver in jujitsu". Channel NewsAsia. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  3. ^ "Jordan ju-jitsu team continues Asian medal run". Jordan Times. 2018-08-25. Retrieved 30 August 2018.
  4. ^ "ADXC 2 Full Lineup And Preview". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
  5. ^ "ADXC 2 Full Results And Review". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved 20 January 2024.