Libya’s Iron Ball Championship Reveals Promising Talents and Crowns Al-Shatt, Al-Shorouk, and Ghadames with Titles (Photos)

The fourteenth edition of the Libyan Iron Ball Championship concluded in the capital, Tripoli. The championship was organized and supervised by the Libyan Iron Ball Federation over two days, witnessing wide participation and intense competition that confirmed the development of the sport’s level and the emergence of a new generation of promising talents.

The championship was held at the Federation’s headquarters near the Sports City, with the participation of 67 athletes representing 14 clubs from various Libyan cities. They competed in the “Short,” “Rafa,” and “Long” disciplines, within individual, doubles, and accuracy-throwing competitions.

The competitions showcased a closely matched technical level, reflecting the development the sport is experiencing, while an atmosphere of high sportsmanship prevailed in a championship considered a symbol of national unity and fair competition.

Al-Shatt Shines and Wins the Rafa Title
In the Rafa discipline, Al-Shatt Club was crowned champion of the tournament, following outstanding results, most notably in the individual event: gold for Abdulmuhaimen Al-Zantouti (Al-Shatt), silver for Adi Salem (Al-Shabab Al-Wahdawi), bronze for Abdulmuiz Al-Zantouti (Wasa’at Al-Badiri).

In doubles: gold for Sidi Salim, silver for Al-Shatt, bronze for Al-Shabab Al-Wahdawi. In accuracy throwing: gold for Tariq Ibn Ziyad, silver for Sidi Salim, bronze for Ghadames Specialized.

Al-Shorouk Dominates the Short Discipline
In the Short discipline competitions, Al-Shorouk Club succeeded in winning the tournament cup after its players excelled in various events. In the individual event: gold for Tariq Al-Arabi (Al-Wehda), silver for Musa Abu Rujaylah (Al-Shorouk), bronze for Adel Al-Saghir (Al-Ikha’ Hun).

In doubles: gold for Al-Shorouk, silver for Al-Shabab Al-Arabi, bronze for Al-Zintan Specialized. While in accuracy throwing: gold for Al-Shorouk, silver for Al-Ikha’, bronze for Al-Afriqi Derna.

Ghadames Specialized Secures the Long Title
In the Long discipline, Ghadames Specialized Club was crowned champion of the tournament after notable results. In the combined event: gold for Muhammad Buraibish (Ghadames), silver for Ziyad Al-Zalitni (Al-Shabab Al-Arabi), bronze for Ali Al-Saghir (Wasa’at Abdir).

Under 18 years: gold for Abdulmajid Al-Tabuni (Al-Shabab Al-Wahdawi), silver for Mu’ad Abdulqadir, bronze for Al-Mukhtar Yusuf. In accuracy throwing: gold for Muhammad Buraibish, silver for Ali Al-Saghir, bronze for Ziyad Al-Zalitni.

Emergence of New Talents for the National Team
In a speech during the closing ceremony, it was confirmed that the championship witnessed the emergence of many new talents, noting that efforts are being made to select the best elements to form national teams in the various disciplines of the sport.

The ceremony also included honoring the visiting Tunisian delegation, alongside distributing cups and medals to the winners, and presenting certificates of appreciation to the referees and organizing committees in recognition of their role in the success of the championship.

A Successful Championship Confirms the Sport’s Development
The fourteenth edition of the Libyan Iron Ball Championship confirmed the continuous development of the sport locally, amid strong competition and a widening base of practitioners, which boosts hopes for building a strong national team capable of competing in upcoming regional and international events.