Iraq clinches three medals on Day 1 of Asian Judo Championships in Amman

Amman (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s national judo team captured three medals on the opening day of the Senior Asian Judo Championships, currently taking place in the Jordanian capital, Amman, featuring top-tier competitors from across the continent. The Iraqi delegation concluded Day 1 with one silver medal and two bronze medals, marking a competitive start to their continental campaign. In the men’s 73 kg category, Mohammed Sattar claimed the silver medal after advancing through the preliminary and semifinal brackets, while teammate Hussein Raad secured the bronze medal in the same weight division. In the women’s competitions, Maryam Hamid took home Iraq’s third medal of the day, earning a bronze in the 52 kg division. The early podium sweep reflects ongoing development efforts by the Iraqi Judo Federation, the national coaching staff, and continuous administrative backing from the Iraqi National Olympic Committee to elevate combat sports on the international stage.