Iraqi student wins Worldwide Mental Arithmetic Competition
School students winning in the 2023 Worldwide Mental Arithmetic Competition. Photo: WAMAS Association
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) –Khattab Omar, an Iraqi student, achieved first place in the World Association of Mental Arithmetic Schools (WAMAS-2023), which was held in Antalya, Turkey, from July 5 to 6, 2023.
Omar pulled ahead of more than 600 participants from 20 countries.
According to Almayadeen News, the 12-year-old Iraqi boy from Salah Al-Din governorate took home first place in the last edition of the tournament, which was held in Dubai, UAE, in 2021.
The Iraqi Minister of Education, Ibrahim Namis Al-Jubouri, congratulated the winners for their scientific and mental capabilities that are unmatched by anyone.
The Ministry of Education mentioned in a statement that the Iraqi team won the title once again in the championship, where 30 Iraqi students won.
Al-Jubouri also emphasized his full support for the winners to develop their abilities and talents.
The annual WAMAS competitions are held to motivate students, so each mental arithmetic school can show the achievements of its students on the world stage.