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Jordan's 1st Olympic champ's royal welcome

Three princes have provided a royal welcome home from Rio for Jordan's first Olympic champion, taekwondo gold medal winner Ahmad Abughaush.

Jordan's first Olympic champion, taekwondo gold medal winner Ahmad Abughaush, has returned home to a royal welcome.

The 20-year-old was greeted by three princes, his family and a cheering crowd late on Tuesday at the kingdom's main airport after his return from the Rio Games.

Abughaush told reporters he hoped to "uphold this title which I achieved this year, and to win in the upcoming Olympics 2020".

His surprise win last week set off cheers across Jordan, which had never won an Olympic medal. A public celebration will be held on Friday in a park in the capital Amman.


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