Iraq’s wrestling federation OKs Egypt tournament

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The Iraqi Wrestling Federation approved participation in the Ibrahim Mostafa International Tournament competitions of both Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling events, scheduled to start in Egypt during the second half of February 2010, the federation’s secretary general said on Saturday. “Some 14 wrestlers in both styles will be selected among 60 wrestlers to play in the championship that is to take place on February 18-21,” Mohammed Abdulsattar told IraqiNews.com news agency. The federation will evaluate the competitions and test of this month’s end at al-Kadhemiya club for Greco-Roman wrestling and al-Aadhamiya club for freestyle wrestling, he added. AmR (P) 2