Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Honors Iraq's Football Team and Support Athletes Qualified to Paris 2024 Olympians

INA- Baghdad

 
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani welcomed Iraq's Olympic football team this Sunday morning upon their return to Baghdad, after their qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics, set for July. In his address, the Prime Minister praised the team's achievement under their coaching staff, highlighting their commitment and national responsibility.
 
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “During the reception, Prime Minister Al-Sudani announced the awarding of residential land plots and a continuous monthly stipend to the team members, in accordance with the Athletes and Pioneers Grant Law No. 6 of 2013. He also announced a monetary reward of 10 million Iraqi dinars for each member”. 
 
“Similarly, Prime Minister Al-Sudani extended these honors to champion weightlifter Ali Ammar Yasser, who also qualified for the Paris Olympics, ensuring he received the same recognition as the football team” the statement added.
 
“The reception was attended by the Minister of Youth and Sports, members of the Parliamentary Committee on Sports and Youth, the President of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, and officials from the Iraqi Football Association”, according to the statement.
 
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani's speech during the reception of our Olympic football team highlighted that:
 
This achievement was made possible by your efforts, proving your capability and responsibility, marking a significant victory for Iraq and affirming our successes in all fields.
 
We have triumph over terrorism, and today we excel in construction, services, foreign relations, and stability—now, we celebrate our success in sports.
 
Like other Iraqi teams before you, you have united all Iraqis, who stood together in support of the national team.
 
We achieved victory and qualified for the Paris Olympics for the sixth time, a significant achievement confirming the strong comeback of Iraqi football.
 
I appreciate the significant role of the president and members of the Iraq Football Association for their successful management of the football scene during the past period.
 
A player represents not just themselves but the entire nation of Iraq on the field.
 
Our support for the sports sector is not a favor but a recognition of sports as a political, social, and economic interest, integral to the state's identity and existence.
 
We are ready to extend our support to the furthest extent, fulfilling the government's duty towards all sports.
 
We aim to be more than just participants in Paris; we strive for a strong sporting presence that competes for medals.
 
We have players in various sports who represent promising projects to emerge as top competitors regionally and in Asia, with the potential and determination to excel.
 
Iraq is the only Arab country from Asia represented in football at the Olympics, a responsibility you are well-prepared to shoulder.