Sport
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Saji Ahmed Wins Silver Medal at Bahyouth Martial Arts
Saji Ahmed has achieved a significant milestone by securing the silver medal at the Asian Championship of Bahyouth Martial Arts. This prestigious tournament, hosted in Iraq for the first time in 40 years, marked a historic moment for the nation and attracted participation from ten countries. Throughout the competition, Ahmed…
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Improving Sports Infrastructure in Kirkuk
The Rapporteur of the Iraqi House of Representatives, Ghareeb Askar Al-Turkmani, met with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmed Al-Mubarak, in Baghdad. The meeting focused on the pressing need to support the youth and sports sector in Kirkuk Governorate, highlighting the importance of providing resources to local clubs and…
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National Railways Trains to Transport Fans for World Cup Qualifier
The Iraqi Railways Company is set to operate modern trains to transport sports fans from Baghdad to Basra Governorate tomorrow, Wednesday, 9th of October, in support of Iraq’s national football team as they face Palestine in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifying match. Engineer Jabbar Aliwi Al-Jubouri, General Manager of…
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Palestinian Team Arrives in Basra Ahead of World Cup Qualifiers
The footballing spotlight is firmly set on Basra as the Palestinian national team arrived in the city on Sunday, 6th October, ahead of their World Cup qualifying match against Iraq. The match, part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, is scheduled to take place at Basra International Stadium…
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Iraqi Sports Clubs to Receive Better Support
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has reaffirmed its commitment to fully supporting sports clubs in Iraq to enhance their administrative and technical operations, contributing to the overall advancement of Iraqi sports. Dr. Muwaffaq Abdul Wahab, Director General of the Department of Physical Education and Sports, emphasized this commitment during…
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Al-Zawraa Wins 2023/2024 Women’s Futsal League Title
The closing ceremony of the Women’s Futsal League for the 2023/2024 season was held with great enthusiasm, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the players and teams. The event saw the distribution of medals, awards, and cups, overseen by key figures in Iraqi football, including the President of the Iraqi Football…
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Iraqi Hospitality Shines as Al-Nassr FC Tours Baghdad Without Ronaldo
The President of the Iraqi Football Association, Adnan Darjal, hosted a morning tour of Baghdad for the delegation from Saudi Al-Nassr FC, including Executive Director Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and renowned Spanish footballer Fernando Hierro. The visiting delegation expressed their delight at the opportunity to explore Iraq, describing their visit as exceptional…
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Prime Minister Al-Sudani Honours Paralympics Gold Medalist Najla Imad
In a significant gesture of national pride, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with Najla Imad, the Iraqi athlete who secured a gold medal in table tennis at the Paris Paralympics. Accompanied by her father and coach, Jamal Jalal, the meeting was also attended by the Prime Minister’s Advisor for…
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Najla Imad Wins Iraq’s First Female Paralympic Gold
Najla Imad has engraved her name into history as Iraq’s first female Paralympic gold medalist. Her triumphant achievement in table tennis at the Paralympic Games in Paris marks a milestone for Iraqi sports and showcases the unshakeable spirit of overcoming adversity. In 2012, Najla’s life was forever changed when she…
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Iraq Wins First Match Against Ukraine at the Paris Olympics 2024
Iraq’s football team kicked off their Paris 2024 Olympic campaign with a great performance, clinching a 2-1 win against Ukraine. The President of the Football Federation extended heartfelt congratulations to the team, praising their impressive showing in their Group B opener. Under the guidance of coach Radhi Shneishil, the team…
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