The Al-Rafidain Center for Dialogue (RCD) convened a specialized discussion session titled "Sports and Youth Projects: Towards an Advanced National Strategic Vision."
The session featured lectures by two prominent academic figures:
• Prof. Dr. Salman Al-Janabi, President of the Iraqi Scientific Sports Association.
• Prof. Dr. Abbas Mahdi Al-Ghurairi, Faculty Member at the University of Kufa.

The event was moderated by Ahmed Al-Fatlawi, Director of Media and Government Communication and Spokesperson for the Najaf Governorate, and was attended by an elite group of athletes and media professionals.

The discussion focused on the critical importance of reforming sports infrastructure and developing institutional management within the sector.

The speakers highlighted that the primary obstacles facing Iraqi sports are administrative and organizational in nature rather than a lack of talent. They emphasized that internal divisions within sports institutions have negatively impacted overall performance.

This session is part of RCD’s ongoing endeavors to discuss ways to advance sports and youth projects. The ultimate goal is to formulate a national strategic vision for sports development and ensure the efficient management of athletic cadres.