Iraqi First Deputy Parliament Speaker Hassan al-Kaabi on Tuesday, described the situation of sports in Iraq as "disappointing," saying that he personally moves to solve many of the problems in this sector.
"We must now correct these mistakes and solve the crises Iraqi sports suffer from, as the sports system is built hierarchically and at the top of the pyramid [there are] the sporting experiences …" Kaabi said.
He revealed the presence of intensive contacts with officials and government figures and sports parties to chart a new roadmap that would solve the crisis faced by sports in the country.
"We have a great responsibility, and the sports institutions have to serve the youth … [sports] were made for this purpose," he stated.