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Jordanian athlete found safe near Chicago after leaving Rice University in the night, school says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Adkison , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The athlete, Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, had been participating in the Genuine Cup.
A Jordanian athlete competing at Rice University in Houston was found safe near Chicago. The athlete, Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, had been participating in the Genuine Cup. He was reported to have left his team after saying he was going for a walk, and then traveled to Chicago on his own.
Further details about the incident are available from the university, which reported that the athlete was found safe.
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Category: schools ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A Jordanian athlete competing at Rice University in Houston was found safe near Chicago. The athlete, Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, had been participating in the Genuine Cup. He was reported to have left…
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