Baghdad:The Speaker of the Parliament, Heibat al-Halbousi, has honoured the Iraqi veterans’ national football team following their triumph in the Gulf Cup for veterans.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Speaker’s media office issued a statement revealing that Speaker Heibat al-Halbousi welcomed the Iraqi veterans’ national team on Monday. The event was attended by Younis Mahmoud, President of the Iraq Football Association, and Aqeel Muftan, President of the Iraqi Olympic Committee. The team was celebrated for their victory over the Saudi team in the final match held in Qatar.

The statement further mentioned that the Speaker extended his congratulations to the team members for their sporting achievement, commending their exceptional performance that led to the victory and enhanced Iraq’s reputation in sports. He stressed the significance of supporting Iraqi sports pioneers and appreciating their contributions to the nation’s football history, honouring the team for their success.