Baghdad, Iraq, March 10, 2025: The President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, Dr. Aqeel Muften, celebrated International Women’s Day at the NOC Headquarters in Baghdad by honouring the contribution of women and their active role in supporting and developing sport.
Dr. Muften acknowledged the vital role played by women, part of the administrative staff of the NOC, for their ongoing efforts in the service of the NOC and the Olympic Movement.
The Iraq NOC President suggested an initiative whereby one day of the month will be allocated for women in the NOC administration, as well as other female athletes, to practice and take part in a sports activity at specialised centres of the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
In his speech during the ceremony at the NOC Headquarters, Dr. Muften emphasised the important role women played in sports in the country and promised to continue to promote women’s presence in all aspects of sport.
