Baghdad – IA
The Iraqi Paralympic Swimming Federation introduced the withdrawal of Iraqi Paralympic swimmer Muhammad Alaa Ashour from the ultimate race of many of the qualifiers within the World Paralympic Swimming Championships at the moment being held in Germany, after he discovered himself in a confrontation with a participant representing the Zionist entity.
Assistant Secretary-Basic and President of the Paralympic Swimming Federation, Hashim Farz, stated in an announcement obtained by the (INA), at the moment, Monday: “The choice of the hero Muhammad Alaa got here as affirmation of his place in assist of the Palestinian trigger and his full rejection of the Zionist entity,” indicating that “the incident witnessed reactions.” Combined, as numerous athletes and followers expressed their assist for his determination, noting that sport shouldn’t be remoted from politics and that principled positions should have precedence.
For his half, Ashour expressed his pleasure in making this determination, stressing that “his boycott is available in solidarity with the Palestinian individuals who undergo from the occupation,” indicating that “the dignity of the nation is extra necessary than any medal or honor, and his determination was clear and frank, and he is not going to compete with any athlete who represents the entity that Violates the rights of Palestinians.”
It needs to be famous that Muhammad Alaa Ashour is taken into account probably the most outstanding Paralympic athletes in swimming, and has beforehand achieved many titles and medals on the continental and worldwide ranges. His brave stance provides a brand new achievement to him, not within the report of medals, however within the report of humanitarian and patriotic positions.