Baghdad, Iraq, November 2, 2026: The President of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq, Dr. Aqeel Muften, met the Minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Safaa Al-Kinani, on Sunday to discuss prospects for joint cooperation and plans to revive Iraqi sport.
The Iraq NOC President, welcoming the Minister at the NOC headquarters in Baghdad, noted that it was the start of a new phase of work and coordination between the two bodies, one which would contribute to meeting the needs of sports federations and supporting the sports movement.
Dr. Muften said: “Over the next four years we will work with the Ministry of Youth and Sport to achieve significant results for Iraqi sports, especially in terms of infrastructure. These are achievements that history will remember.
“There is complete harmony between the Olympic Committee and the Ministry, and there will be cooperation with the Iranian company implementing the project to complete stalled sports facilities and projects,” he added.
Acknowledging the warm reception, the Minister stressed the importance of continuing coordination and investing available capabilities and expertise to achieve more results.
“We will be one team,” Dr. Safaa stated. He also recognised the achievements of national teams which reflected the magnitude of efforts made, and setting the foundation for the future.
The meeting was also attended by NOC Vice Presidents Abdul Salam Khalaf and Dr. Baidaa Keilan, NOC Secretary General Haitham Abdul Hamid and members of the NOC Executive Committee.