Iraqi weightlifter criticised in Baghdad for competing with an Israeli macaubusiness.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from macaubusiness.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The ongoing world championships serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympics and have seen Iraq represented by six athletes, with one securing a gold medal - Click the link for more details.
The participation of an Iraqi weightlifter alongside an Israeli competitor at the world championships ignites controversy due to political tensions and sporting norms.
Israeli lifters become first from any Olympic sport to compete in Saudi Arabia insidethegames.biz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from insidethegames.biz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.