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Rice University police searching for missing Jordanian athlete participating in Genuine Cup in Houston
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Ninfa Saavedra , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He was last seen on the Rice University campus late on a Saturday.
A search is underway for a participant in an international soccer tournament. The athlete, from Jordan, was taking part in a competition for athletes with intellectual disabilities in Houston. He was last seen on the Rice University campus late on a Saturday.
His disappearance was reported after he failed to return to his room overnight. Authorities have issued an alert to help locate him. He was wearing a light-colored shirt when last seen.
Further details about the missing athlete and the search efforts are available from the Rice University Police Department.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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