Minister of Youth renews his support for sports federations

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Adnan Darjal, confirmed that the ministry will continue to support and sponsor sports federations, so that they can hold tournaments and participate in international competitions, this came during his attendance at the finale of the Iraqi Taekwondo championship for juniors and youth, which was held in AL Shaab indoor sports hall in baghdad.

Darjal said in a statement to the ministry, which was received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), today, Monday, "The ministry is keen to support and sponsor all sports federations, so that it can hold tournaments and participate in important international competitions." 

He added, "These tournaments will contribute in selecting the champions who represent Iraq in Arab, Asian and international tournaments.

Dargal participated in crowning the Iraqi champions in the Taekwondo event, as the Al-Shurta team achieved first place in the youth category, Al-Mina second and Basra third, while Al-Kahrabaa first won the junior category in the tournament in which more than (200) players representing clubs in Baghdad and the provinces participated, and it included ten weights and lasted four days.