VOICED : Weightlifting Iraqi girls raise

The video highlights Iraq's first female national weightlifting team preparing for the Arab Weightlifting Championship in Rabat. Despite facing social and cultural challenges, the team is determined to succeed. They train in conservative areas of Baghdad, where women's freedoms have declined since 2003. The team faces financial and logistical hurdles, but they remain hopeful of winning medals for Iraq.

What is the main goal of Iraq's first female national weightlifting team?

• To become the strongest team in the world

• To compete in the Arab Weightlifting Championship

• To train in the Moroccan capital

• To overthrow religious conservatism

What societal challenge does 15-year-old weightlifter face in Iraq?

• Language barriers

• Political opposition

• Social and physical challenges

• Lack of training facilities

How does the female weightlifter manage her attire during training?

• She wears a special uniform

• She removes her veil only during training

• She changes into sportswear at home

• She wears traditional clothing at all times

What does Coach Ambassa identify as the major obstacle for the team?

• Inadequate training equipment

• Financial and logistical support

• Lack of community support

• Cultural resistance

What are the team's hopes for the Arab Weightlifting Championship?

• To gain international recognition

• To train with international coaches

• To return with medals for their country

• To recruit more team members