Amman, August 19 (Petra) – Senate President Faisal Fayez on Wednesday welcomed Jordanian National Futsal Team, known as "Nashama 2," which is affiliated with the Association for People of Short Stature Culture and Arts.

The meeting was attended by Senator Issa Murad, Head of the Senate's Labor and Social Development Committee, Senator Khawla Armouti, Head of the Senate's Women's Committee, President of the association Luay Samadi and Vice President Arin Al-Maghrabi, the team's Technical Director Adel Nizami, and players and administrative staff members.

The meeting addressed challenges facing the association and the national team, as well as ways to enhance their presence and active participation in various aspects of life, especially sports and arts.

Fayez called for providing an enabling environment that meets the needs of people of short stature, pledging the Senate's support of the association and its noble goals, and the need for concerted institutional efforts to solidify the rights of people of short stature and facilitate their social integration.

He also urged support of short-stature players' various activities, encouraging them, and motivating them to make further accomplishments in national, Arab, and international sporting events.

"People of short stature are an integral and creative part of our national fabric, and it is our duty, both as institutions and individuals, to work towards overcoming all obstacles that stand in their way and ensure they have their rights guaranteed by the constitution and laws, thus empowering them and providing them with the dignified life they deserve," Fayez told the meeting.

For his part, Samadi noted that the national team, founded in 2019, includes 20 players from across the Kingdom.

He spoke about its participation in national events and its achievements, notably a victory in the West Asian Football Federation Championship for Short Stature.

He said "Nashama 2" is preparing for the Copa del Mundo de Talla Baja (Short Stature World Cup), scheduled to take place in Rabat, Morocco, from November 20 to 30, which will feature 24 national teams.

//Petra//SS

19/08/2026 14:48:36