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Iraqi News
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Iraqi youth & junior Taekwondo teams win 12 medals at Al-Faris Championship in Jordan
Amman ( – The Iraqi national youth and junior Taekwondo teams won an impressive 12 medals at the Al-Faris Championship held in Amman, Jordan, on Thursday. The total haul included six gold and six silver medals, a result of a 'distinguished performance' where the players demonstrated 'high technical levels,' according to a statement from the Iraqi Olympic Committee. Mahmoud Abbas, President of the Iraqi Taekwondo Federation, stated that this success is part of a special preparation program for the upcoming Asian Championship in Malaysia, which will be held from July 23rd to 29th. The team's preparations included a 24-day training camp in Erbil, followed by the camp in Jordan ahead of the Al-Faris Championship. Abbas confirmed that the team is scheduled to depart for Malaysia this coming Sunday. The strong performance in Jordan is seen as a crucial step in raising the players' technical and physical readiness for the anticipated Asian tournament.
Iraqi News
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Iraqi News
Iraq crowned as the Champion of the Month League in Amman
The Iraqi knight, Hummam Al-Elayan, was crowned as the Champion of the Month League for jumping the barriers, which was held for three weeks in Amman, Jordan. Al-Elayan's victory came after a series of elaborate and fixed offers as he fought the tournament rounds at heights ranging between 140 and 145 cm, offering a distinguished performance in terms of accuracy and speed, which qualified him to take the forefront of the overall ranking, according to a statement by the Iraqi Olympic Committee - followed up by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The tournament witnessed enthusiastic competitions in the fields of jumping, "amid a distinguished public presence and support from equestrian federations." The championship organizers "praised the high technical level offered by Al-Elayan," stressing that "this achievement reflects the continuous commitment and development in equestrian sport." In turn, Al-Elayan expressed his happiness with this coronation, praising "the organizational efforts and the competitive environment provided by the tournament," stressing that "this victory is a motivation for more achievements at all levels."
Shafaq News
10-04-2025
- Sport
- Shafaq News
Iraq vs. Jordan: Battle for West Asia Chess lead in Kurdistan's Erbil
Shafaq News/ Iraq and Jordan are closely competing for top ranks in the men's division of the West Asia Chess Championship, currently underway in Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region. Iraqi international player Hussein Ali Hussein is competing with Jordan's Louay Samir and Sameer Mansour, with all three among eight players who have secured two points from two wins. In the women's category, Iranian players lead the standings, with five participants also earning two points from two victories. Under the sponsorship of the Iraqi Olympic Committee, the tournament continues to attract growing regional interest, as additional Arab delegations arrive in Erbil.
