The Libya Iron Ball Championship concluded at the National Teams Hall in Tripoli, with the participation of 14 clubs from various regions of Libya.
The competitions saw the Al-Shatt team crowned champions of the lifting competitions, after its champion Abdul-Muhaimin Al-Zantouti won the gold medal in the singles event and secured the silver medal in the doubles event with his teammate Firas Al-Zalitani.
Furthermore, the Al-Shorouk Zintan club was crowned champion of the short-specialization competitions, after its player Moussa Bourouga won the silver medal in singles, while the duo Abdul-Wahab Al-Fakkal and Moussa Bourouga won the gold medal in the doubles event.
The Ghadames Specialized Club claimed the championship cup in the long-specialization category, after its player Mohammed Buraibish won the gold medal in singles and added another gold medal for his team in the precision throwing competitions.
Libya Iron Ball Championship
The Libya Iron Ball Championship is a unique traditional sporting event in which competitors throw a heavy metal ball as far as possible, with roots in displays of strength from Libyan desert communities. It is celebrated as a cultural heritage activity that promotes physical prowess and local pride.
National Teams Hall
The National Teams Hall is a museum and exhibition space dedicated to the history and achievements of a nation’s various sports teams. It typically honors past and present athletes, displays memorabilia like trophies and uniforms, and chronicles significant moments in the teams’ competitive histories.
Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, with a history dating back to the 7th century BC when it was founded by the Phoenicians. It later came under Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and Italian rule, which is reflected in its diverse architecture, including the historic Medina and Red Castle (Assai al-Hamra).
Al-Shatt team
Al-Shatt is a historic football club based in Basra, Iraq, founded in 1931. It is one of the oldest and most popular sports institutions in the country, named after the Shatt al-Arab waterway. The club has a significant cultural and social legacy, deeply intertwined with the modern history of the Basra region.
Al-Shorouk Zintan club
Al-Shorouk Zintan Club is a Libyan sports club based in the city of Zintan, founded in 1978. It is historically significant as a major football club that has competed in the Libyan Premier League and represents the local community in the Nafusa Mountains region.
Ghadames Specialized Club
The Ghadames Specialized Club is a sports and social organization located in the historic oasis town of Ghadames, Libya. While the club itself is a modern institution, it is situated in a region famed for its ancient, UNESCO-listed old town, which has a history of settlement dating back thousands of years as a crucial caravan trade hub.
