The Iraqi table tennis team qualified for the quarter-finals of the Asian Championship currently taking place in the Uzbek capital, Tashkent, after defeating their Jordanian counterparts three sets to two.
The Vice President of the Iraqi Table Tennis Federation, Abbas Wahid, stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that players Mohammed Abbas, Anwar Hamid, and Birs delivered an outstanding performance that contributed to bringing Iraqi table tennis back to the continental spotlight.
Wahid confirmed that this qualification represents an achievement that has not been attained in over four decades, noting the players' determination to continue on and achieve positive results in the upcoming rounds.
He added that the qualification came under the direct supervision of the President of the Iraqi National Olympic Committee, Aqeel Muftan, who has continuously communicated with the Iraqi delegation and provided guidance to support the team during the championship competitions.
He indicated that the support of the Olympic Committee, led by Muftan and the members of the executive office, contributed to this achievement, appreciating their efforts in assisting the Table Tennis Federation and overcoming obstacles for the national teams.
The Iraqi team aspires to continue its positive results in the continental championship, having reached the quarter-finals, seeking to achieve a new accomplishment for Iraqi table tennis.