Baghdad, Iraq, July 23, 2026: The National Olympic Committee of Iraq will financially support discus thrower Mustafa Kadhim Dagher as he prepares for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games in September.
The Iraqi NOC, headed by President Aqeel Muften, will cover the expenses of Dagher who will leave for Germany to participate in a high-level professional training camp.
Dagher, the 2018 Asian Games silver medallist in men’s discus throw, expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Iraqi NOC and President Muften, for the continuous support and provision of the best training facilities in the build-up to the 20th Asian Games from September 19 to October 4.
The Iraqi NOC will cover all expenses of the camp, which will be supervised by two coaches from Germany, as part of an integrated programme aimed at raising Dagher’s level.