On October 15, The fifteenth set of National MMA Championships took place in Iraq. The competition had categories open for all age groups. Twelve clubs from across Iraq participated in the competition that saw Al-Diwan Sports Club and Electricity Sports Club thrive across the youth and senior ranks.
The federation has been very active, and following their participation at the most recent world championships, the competition highlights the strides being made to build the sport in Iraq.
The medal tables for each category are as follows.
Senior
1. Electricity Sports Club
2. Al-Diwan Sports Club
3. Youth Sports Hadith Forum
Youth A
1. Al-Diwan Sports Club
2. Future Club Mosul
3. Mosul Youth Forum Club
Youth B
1. Al-Diwan Sports Club
2. Al-Adhamiya Club
3. Taker Team Academy
Youth C
1. Electricity Sports Club
2. Challenger Gym
3. Al Amwaj Club Mosul
Following the event, ICFC President Raad Jameel Abass expressed his congratulations to all participants that partook in the event.
“Congratulations to all the participating clubs, congratulations to all the coaches for developing the level of athletes, and congratulations to all the participating champions for all age groups
“Thanks to Professor Ammar Adnan, President of the Kyokushinkai Union, to the Azimah Sports Club, to all members of the arbitration committee, to the Samurai Team team for the work and organization, and a special thanks to the staff of the Eastern and Iraqi Sports.”
