Pride of the Kurds: PM Barzani welcomes World Heavyweight Champion

Last Update: 2025-04-16 02:01:23 - Source: Shafaq News
Pride of the Kurds: PM Barzani welcomes World Heavyweight Champion

Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Kurdistan Region Prime MinisterMasrour Barzani welcomed world heavyweight boxing champion Agit Kabayel inErbil, following the athlete’s recent title victory in Riyadh.

In an official statement, the Kurdistan Regional Governmentnoted that Barzani congratulated Kabayel on securing the WBC heavyweightchampionship, describing his international success as a source of pride for theKurdish people.

The Prime Minister also affirmed his full support forKabayel’s athletic journey, wishing him continued success in the ring.

Kabayel, born to Kurdish parents and widely recognized forhis accomplishments in the sport, expressed his delight at visiting theKurdistan Region. As a gesture of gratitude, he presented Barzani with hischampionship belt.