Sheep and duck award sports championship in Iraq

Alaa Kooli-Dhi Qar

A sheep and a duck were given to two athletes from the southern province of Dhi Qar who won first and second place in a local tournament; mockery, laughter and a wave of applause across the stadium in an event that could be the first in the country.

Although the local teams competed to win the final match on a stadium in the north of Dhi Qar and its serious character, it was not without laughter and ridicule between the players and the masses present after knowing that the first prize is a sheep.

The tournament showed the cynical and laughing face of football in the country, torn by pictures of martyrs, wars and violence over many years, not to mention the political crises and problems that occur from time to time, organizers say.

Fatty meal
It was not the profit or loss goal of this tournament, but the presentation of the idea of ​​comedies and cynical to the masses and change their mood, especially after the naming of the tournament as "Fatty meal," referring to the sheep, as the course organizer Morteza Toni of the island Net.

"We are a youth group, we have humanitarian and sports activities and interests. Even the tournament we have established is not for professional athletes, but for young people. The goal is to create a comical atmosphere in the city, attract media attention and present a different idea of ​​what is happening in public life in the country. Especially since everyone is concerned about politics. "

He added that the tournament was the second to be held on the pitch after the award was the first tournament Deca Romia, which was attended by 12 teams, under the supervision of a panel of well-known rulers.

Tony admits that he and some of his friends want to record records of some of the comedy ideas they offer, and that the award is given by the management of the stadium voluntarily without interference from any political or partisan.

Volunteer works
Despite the controversy raised by this youth group, it is well-known for its track record of humanitarian activities and donations, and the establishment of various events in the city of Dhi Qar, which is witnessing a sharp rise in unemployment and poverty, says the head of the Committee on Youth and Sports in the provincial council Abdul Rahman al-Tai of Al-Jazeera Net.

"The young people who organized this satirical tournament do not aim to insult anyone, just as they seek to spread joy. They also organize many other events related to society and people, without any political or partisan affiliations.