[Source: Jordan Olympic Committee] A host of major local and international sponsors have stepped into the ring to support the Tokyo 2020 Asia and Oceania boxing qualifier in Amman, Jordan, from 3-11 March 2020.
Following the Boxing Task Force’s (BTF) announcement that Jordan would host the prestigious Olympic qualifier, work has continued around the clock to prepare a world-class venue in the capital’s Prince Hamzah Hall at Al Hussein Youth City.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) will be supported by several major companies, including Worldwide Olympic Partner Coca-Cola, Societe Generale De Banque Jordan - SGBJ, Zain Jordan, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Taishan and Aramex.
“We have been short on time but huge on effort to ensure that this event meets the extremely high standards of the Olympic family,” said Nasser Majali, Secretary General of the Jordan Olympic Committee and CEO of the LOC.
“We are pleased with our progress and look forward to welcoming our friends from around the world to Amman over the coming days.
“The support that we have received from the business community has been particularly heartening and provides us with the helping hand required to host a world-class event.”
The qualifier is expected to attract the Asian and Oceania best boxers from 40 countries competing for 41 men’s qualifying spots in 8 weight divisions and 22 female qualifying spots in 5 weight divisions for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
