Baghdad, Iraq, May 7, 2026: The President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, Dr. Aqeel Muften, welcomed the new Chairman of the Olympic Committee Branch in Nineveh Governorate, Saif Raad Abdullah, at the Iraqi NOC headquarters in Baghdad on Monday, May 4.
During discussions, Dr. Muften expressed his full support to develop the sports movement in Nineveh and other provinces in the country, stressing the importance of joint collaboration to promote sports among the youth.
On his part, Saif Abdullah said the meeting with the Iraqi NOC president will give him great motivation to continue working for the advancement of athletes and contributing to revival of sports in his province.
This meeting falls within the framework of Dr. Muften’s keenness to strengthen and uplift sports in all governorates in the country.