Feature: Jordan's lone athlete finds renewed purpose at Harbin Asian Winter Games

by sportswriters Yang Boyi and Yao Youming

HARBIN, Feb. 9 (Xinhua) -- Two days ago, alpine skier Sharif Zawaideh celebrated his 45th birthday in the athlete's village at the Harbin Asian Winter Games at the Yabuli Ski Resort.

But during that special moment, he had neither teammates nor relatives by his side. He is Jordan's sole representative, and a one-man team.

Born and raised in the United State