Historical background

Gymnastics is a type of physical sport that requires strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and rhythm skills. The origins of gymnastics go back to ancient times, where it was practiced in ancient Greece as part of military training and artistic performance. Over time, gymnastics developed into a separate sport that included a variety of exercises and movements.

In Iraq, the history of gymnastics goes back many decades. The Iraqi Gymnastics Federation was established in 1973, and gymnastics was very popular in the country. The Iraqi Federation cooperated with international sports bodies and international gymnastics clubs to develop the sport and enhance the level of players and coaches in the country.

The Iraqi Gymnastics Federation represents the official gymnastics association in Iraq, and works to organize competitions and events and develop sports in the country. The Federation’s role is to provide financial and technical support to national teams and clubs, organize training programs and workshops to qualify coaches and referees, and organize local and international competitions to enhance competition and exchange experiences.

Over the years, Iraqi gymnasts have achieved notable successes at the international level, participating in many continental and world championships and games. To encourage young talents, the Iraqi Federation works to organize youth development programs and provide opportunities and platforms for talented players to achieve their full potential.

Vision

The vision of the Iraqi Gymnastics Federation is to develop and promote gymnastics in the country and achieve successes at the local and international levels. The vision aims to build a strong base of talented players and qualified coaches, strengthen the gymnastics infrastructure in Iraq, and provide the necessary support and opportunities to develop talent and achieve self-independence in this sport.

Objectives

The goals of the Iraqi Gymnastics Federation include the following:

 

  1. Talent development: The Authority seeks to discover and develop young talents in the field of gymnastics, and provide them with the necessary support and training to reach the highest levels of performance and achieve success at the international level.

 

  1. Qualifying and developing coaches: Qualifying and developing coaches is crucial to raising the level of gymnastics in Iraq. Training programs and workshops are provided to qualify coaches and provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to train players at the highest level.

 

  1. Strengthening the organizational structure: The Authority seeks to develop a strong and effective organizational structure that supports the growth of gymnastics in Iraq. This includes improving management, planning and general organization, and enhancing cooperation with stakeholders and other sports bodies.

 

  1. Providing financial and material support: The Authority aims to provide financial and material support for teams and players to participate in local and international competitions, and to provide the necessary equipment and facilities for training players.

 

  1. Promoting awareness and community participation: The Federation aims to increase awareness of the importance of gymnastics as a sport and enhance community participation in it, by organizing awareness programs and initiatives to attract more players and those interested in practicing gymnastics.

With its continuous strategies and efforts, the Iraqi Gymnastics Federation seeks to achieve these vision and goals and promote gymnastics as part of the sports landscape.