The president of the Iraqi Rugby Federation, Haza, confirmed that the national team's sixth place in the Asia Championship represents an important achievement, given their competition with teams that have significant experience and outstanding players. He pointed out that this result reflects the federation's efforts to develop the game in Iraq, despite its recent experience and lack of financial budget.
Haza stated in a statement followed by the News Video Agency that the federation aims to elevate the national team's level by introducing new faces from the youth team, alongside experienced players, and involving them in training camps abroad, as well as attracting Iraqi professional players from abroad.
He added that the development plan includes conducting training and development courses for coaches and referees, which contribute to enhancing their skills and keeping up with the technical advancements in the game.
He clarified that the federation has devised a plan to participate in regional championships, including West Asian tournaments, Arab championships, and Gulf tournaments, with the goal of providing players with opportunities to compete against other teams and engage in competitive matches that enhance their experiences.
Haza indicated that the federation possesses coaching staff with high technical expertise that keeps pace with the evolution in the game, asserting that the ambition for upcoming competitions involves competing for the top three spots, expressing confidence in the players' abilities and potential to achieve this goal.