Iraq decided to withdraw from the Islamic Solidarity Games scheduled to be held in Turkey in August to protest against a deadly bombardment on a northern Iraqi resort.
A statement by Iraq’s National Olympic Committee said the withdrawal was decided during a committee meeting, which was held to discuss the latest tension between Baghdad and Ankara.
The attack has killed and wounded many civilians at a resort in Duhok province in northern Iraq.
The withdrawal was consistent with the stance of the Iraqi government and parliament as well as the majority of Iraqis, according to the statement.
The 5th edition of the Islamic Solidarity Games is scheduled to be held from August 9 to 18 at Konya in Turkey.
