Mjarkou

Mohamad Jarkou (04/04/1978) Syrian, General Secretary of the Syrian High Rugby Committee since 2012

Biography

Graduated from Damascus university as Mechanical Engineer - 2001

Sevres in Peace Keeping Mission in United Nations

Serves in Syria High Rugby Committee

First Syrian Rugby played in Syria in 2003

Chairman of the First Rugby Club in Syria "The Zenobians Rugby Club" in 2005

Coach of the Zenobians Rugby Club in 2015

Coach & Player of the Syrian National Rugby Sevens Team in 2016, participated in Asia Development Rugby Sevens Tournament in India

Coach of the Syrian Women National Rugby Team in 2021, participated in Arab Rugby Sevens Tournament in Egypt 2021 and won the Silver Medal

Team Manager of the Syrian National Women and Men Teams in 2023, participated in Arab Rugby Sevens Tournament in UAE 2023.

Deputy Officer of the Development Committee in Asia Rugby

World Rugby Educator, Rugby Coach Level 2, Match Official Level 2

Early life

Born in Kuwait in 1978 and lives in Damascus

Children

• Maria Jarkou
• Taleen Jarkou
• Adnan Jarkou

References/Notes and references

1. https://www.rugbyasia247.com/syrian-rugby-championship-2020/
2. https://www.world.rugby/the-game/game-participation/get-into-rugby/intro
3. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/30/world/africa/30iht-journal.4.8117514.html
4. https://amateursport.wordpress.com/2014/10/02/zenobians-sporting-life-in-besieged-syria/
5. https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/damascus-club-zenobians-keeping-syrias-rugby-flame-lit-at-dubai-sevens-1.98752
6. https://www.asiarugby.com/asia-rugby-committees/

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