Iraqi Parliament Speaker Honors Veterans' National Team Following Gulf Cup Triumph

Iraqi Parliament Speaker Heibat Al-Halbousi honored Iraq's veterans' national football team on Monday following their victory in the Gulf Veterans Cup, after defeating Saudi Arabia in the final held in Qatar.

According to a statement from the Speaker's media office, Al-Halbousi received the team members in the presence of Iraqi Football Association President Younis Mahmoud and Olympic Committee President Aqeel Muften to congratulate them on their sporting achievement.

Al-Halbousi praised the players' outstanding performance throughout the tournament, noting that their title victory represents an important achievement for Iraqi sports and enhances the country's presence in regional sporting competitions.

He also stressed the importance of recognizing Iraqi sports pioneers and appreciating their contributions to the history of national football, presenting honors to the team members in recognition of their achievement.