Yara Kakish Explained

Yara Kakish
Nationality:	Jordanian
Birth Date:	1991 8, df=y
Birth Place:	Amman, Jordan
Height:	167cm
Weight:	62kg
Country:	Jordan
Sport:	Ju-jitsu
Event:	ne-waza

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.

Grappling career

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]

Notes and References

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