Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur Supports the National Olympic Team in Its Match Against India

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Kuala Lumpur, represented by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Counselor Ahmed Ghanem Abdul Jabbar and the embassy staff, attended the friendly match between Iraq’s national Olympic team and the Indian counterpart on Thursday evening, August 28, 2025, at Kuala Lumpur Stadium in the Malaysian capital.

The match ended with a victory for the Iraqi Olympic team over India, with a score of 3–1, reaffirming the team’s readiness for the upcoming challenges in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers scheduled to be held in Cambodia early next month.

Counselor Ahmed Ghanem Abdul Jabbar and the embassy staff expressed their pride in the honorable performance delivered by the players, emphasizing, “The team’s victory reflects the spirit of determination and resilience of Iraqi youth and embodies a bright image of our homeland in international sports arenas.”

The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. also extended his congratulations to the coach, the technical staff, the players, and the accompanying administrative team, commending the great efforts made in preparing the squad, and affirming that the embassy will continue to support the national team in all upcoming competitions.