Tripoli: Rasoul Khalid Ismail, representing the Teachers’ Sports Club and the national Muay Thai team, has secured Iraq’s sixth gold medal at the Arab Youth Championship in Libya. Khaled achieved this milestone by first overcoming his Jordanian rival in the semi-finals, and subsequently defeating an Egyptian opponent in the final round.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Education highlighted that this gold medal signifies the culmination of Khaled’s robust performance throughout the championship. This victory adds yet another accolade to the achievements of Iraqi educational sports on the international stage.

The head of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Aqeel Muftan, extended his congratulations to the Minister of Education, Abdul Karim Abtan al-Jubouri, for this remarkable accomplishment. Al-Jubouri expressed his appreciation and extended his congratulations to Khaled, the Teachers’ Club, and the broader sports community. This victory has elevated Iraq’s reputation in the sports world, and the nation continues to participate in the championship with aspirations for further gold medals.