Taekwondo-Jordan's silver medallist happy for Russian friend's gold

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WATCH: ‘I am ecstatic! I am so proud of him,’ says the mother of Jordanian taekwondo silver medalist Saleh Elsharabaty. Elsharabaty's Olympics medal is only the second for his country after Ahmad Abughaush's gold in Rio

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Taekwondo - Men's Welterweight 68-80kg - Medal Ceremony - Makuhari Messe Hall A, Chiba, Japan - July 26, 2021. Silver Medallist Saleh Elsharabaty of Jordan wearing a kaffiyeh celebrates REUTERS/Murad Sezer

"He is so strong," the 22-year-old said. "I've trained with him a lot in Jordan; we are like brothers.Elsharabaty's Olympic medal was only the second for his country after Ahmad Abughaush's gold in Rio, also in the Korean combat sport.As soon as the final buzzer sounded, the pair broke into a relaxed smile and held each other in a tight embrace.

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So nice to see Jordan's name on Reuters in something to be that proud of 🥰 well-done! 👏🏼👏🏼🇯🇴

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