Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi para-taekwondo national team athlete Shad Sabir secured a silver medal on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Asian Para-Taekwondo Championship currently being held in the Mongolian capital, Ulaanbaatar. Sabir’s podium finish followed a series of highly competitive matches where he demonstrated exceptional technical skill, solidifying his status as a major continental competitor.
According to an official statement from the Iraqi National Paralympic Committee, this achievement highlights the ongoing developmental strategies implemented by the Iraqi Paralympic Taekwondo Federation. The committee emphasized that sustained institutional support, optimized training camps, and regular participation in elite overseas competitions remain vital for producing podium-level results for Iraqi sports on both regional and international stages.
The continental tournament features an expansive lineup of top-tier athletes from across Asia. In addition to hosting the Asian Championship matches, Ulaanbaatar is simultaneously staging the definitive qualification tournament for the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games, scheduled to take place in Japan later this year.