Our national team claimed second place in the overall team standings, behind Qatar, at the conclusion of the 3rd West Asian Youth Athletics Championship for boys and girls. The tournament wrapped up on Sunday evening at the Sports City in the Lebanese capital, Beirut, with the participation of nine countries: Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, Kuwait, Syria,...
In sponsorship of the Prime Minister, Eng. Mohammed Shiaa Al-Sudani, the Iraqi Athletics Federation is organizing the third edition of the International Half Marathon in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, under the slogan "Baghdad of Love and Peace." The event will take place on the second of February, with the participation of 52 countries.
The President and members of the federation, on behalf of the Iraqi Athletics family, extend their deep thanks and appreciation to Mr. Prime Minister, Eng. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and his advisor, Dr. Shihabah Ahmed Al-Azzawi, the Prime Minister's advisor for women's affairs, for approving their sponsorship of the third Baghdad International Half...
The Asian Federation honored Dr. Taleb Faisal Al-Saffar, the President of the Iraqi Athletics Federation, with the golden badge for being chosen as the best sports administrative leader. He has led and served athletics in Asia throughout his sports career.
The Iraqi national team players won new gold and bronze medals to be added to the Iraqi delegation participating in the Nowruz Jah Games in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
The Iraqi Athletics Federation wishes happy Holidays season and a happy new year. May joy and peace shine on you this season throughout the year.
Athletics champions honored by the Minister of Youth and Sports
Champion sprinter Mustafa Mohsen Hizam wins the gold medal in the 2000m hurdles with a time of 5.59.48 minutes in the Asian championship currently held in Kuwait.
