The Youth and Sports Directorate in Babel Governorate held the Babel Sports Day festival on Wednesday, featuring a number of Asian champions for people with disabilities.
Hossain Nael Talib, the Director of Youth and Sports in Babel, told the news agency Video that the festival included several events such as the marathon and martial arts with the participation of Asian champions for people with disabilities, noting that the purpose of holding the festival is to promote sports culture in the Babel community and serve the youth in the governorate.
For her part, Asma Muhammad, an athlete from the Aswad Babel Club for people with disabilities, explained to the news agency Video that the festival showed positive organization and attention to the athletes, pointing out that she secured second place and continuously participates in fencing and track and field events.
Meanwhile, Shihab Ahmed Jaber, a representative from Al-Hilla University and athlete from Diwaniya, confirmed to the news agency Video that his participation in the 3-kilometer marathon resulted in securing first place for Al-Hilla University, praising the support provided for sports talents by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the excellent results achieved.