Sports
Within the Paralympic sports scene, Iraqi champion Najlah Imad achieved a prominent continental milestone by claiming the gold medal at the Nagoya 2026 Asian Paralympic Games. This well-deserved victory came after a decisive final match in the women's singles class 6 para-table tennis competition, where the Iraqi player overcame China's Liu Xiaoxiao with three sets to one. In this context, the Para Table Tennis Federation stated in an official release that Najlah Imad delivered exceptional performances throughout the tournament, noting that she maintained a clean sheet in sets except for a single set lost in the final, which confirms her absolute technical superiority and high readiness. For his part, Federation President Luay Al-Sarrai expressed immense pride in this athletic achievement, affirming that the coronation was the result of diligent work and well-studied planning carried out by the federation in continuous cooperation with the coaching and technical staff during all preparation stages. Al-Sarrai added that champion Najlah Imad proved her absolute worthiness to reign over the Asian continent, praising the strenuous efforts made by coach Haider Salim in preparing the player technically and psychologically, and drawing up successful strategic plans. He concluded by emphasizing that this major win reflects the success of the teamwork system and the ability of Iraqi athletes to compete against the continent's prominent champions and raise the nation's flag in international forums.
