HISTORY IN AMMAN: JORDAN SHOCKS THE CSWC WORLD WITH RECORD-BREAKING DEBUT

It was a night for the history books. For the first time ever, Jordan entered the global arena of the Cigar Smoking World Championship, and it did so not quietly, but with a thunderous impact that shook the leaderboard and set a new bar for debut nations.

Abdul-Hadi Hammoudeh– the first and historic name in Jordan’s cigar scene. The nation’s first-ever CSWC Champion."

Held in the luxurious surroundings of the Cigar Room Lounge—a venue of charm, style, and sophistication—the event was a seamless blend of elegance, competition, and cultural pride. The evening was hosted by Abdallah Yarvas, owner of Luxury Network Jordan, in partnership with Zaid Khlifat, and with the full support and sponsorship of Zeid R. Salfity, whose exquisite venue provided the perfect stage for this unforgettable night.

Amazing people behind CSWC Jordan - Zeid Salfity (main sponsor and venue provider), Ana Roncevic (Luxury networkk Adria and Club Mareva managing member), Zaid Khlifat (operational partner,) Abdallah Yarvas (main CSWC organiser Jordan) and marko Bilic (CSWC founder)

From the moment guests arrived, the tone was set—champagne, fine food, and top-tier hospitality created an atmosphere of refined celebration. The event’s emotional heartbeat came later, during a soulful live performance by a renowned Iraqi singer, whose Sinatra-style crooning brought smooth, romantic flair to a night already glowing with magic.

The breathtaking venue of Mr. Zeid Salfiti set the perfect stage.

On the competition side, it was nothing short of miraculous.

Judges on the way to CSWC competition arena

Jeremy Casdagli, CSWC-certified judge and former elite competitor, delivered masterful judging, supported by Ana Rončević of CSWC headquarters and Luxury Network Adria, who attended to support both the championship and her colleague Abdallah. Adding to the mix was CSWC instructor Dino Tomić, whose coaching and guidance clearly helped elevate local competitors to new heights.

A landmark moment — CSWC founder Marko Bilić opens the first-ever CSWC in Jordan.

And then came the shockwave:

Jordan, in its first-ever qualifier, placed 5 competitors on the global Top 20 list—a feat never before achieved by a debut country. They now share the #1 spot globally with powerhouse Norway in the Top 20 country rankings for the 2025 season.

CSWC Jordan — the heat is on, and the pressure is building.

The breakout star of the evening was Abdul-Hadi Hammoudeh, whose performance not only earned him the national title but landed him at No. 9 in the CSWC World Rankings. In second place came the tenacious Habib Ghawi, who staged a thrilling comeback to steal the silver position, while Raed Nasser, cool and focused, claimed a well-earned third.

Every second counts. The competitors take their shot.

It was a race of nerves, filled with last-second reversals, emotional outbursts, and edge-of-your-seat tension—leaving spectators breathless and the organizing crew wide-eyed with disbelief.

The best ones with CSWC organisers of Jordan 2025

A special guest from Iraq graced the evening with timeless classics for the audience.

With CSWC founder Marko Bilić present to witness and celebrate this historic moment, the night carried on in true CSWC fashion—into the early morning hours, with laughter, cigars, and a shared sense that something extraordinary had just occurred.

Jordan didn’t just host its first qualifier.

It announced itself to the world.

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GALLERY CSWC JORDAN 2025

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