Sports
Iraqi weightlifter Ali Ammar was crowned world champion in the +110 kg category at the 2026 World Weightlifting Championship held in Ningbo, China, after securing three medals including two golds and one silver. Ammar claimed the gold medal in the snatch event by lifting 211 kilograms, earned silver in the clean and jerk with a lift of 255 kilograms, and ultimately won gold in the total with a combined weight of 466 kilograms. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Iraqi sports, highlighting the strength of Iraqi weightlifters on the international stage and enhancing their reputation in global competitions.
