Meet the Assyrian Women Dominating Iraq's Professional Volleyball League

Assyrian Women in Iraq's Professional Volleyball League

Assyrian women are making a name for themselves in Iraq's professional volleyball league.

Daniela Najem Abbo, a member of the Assyrian volleyball team, finds inspiration in a photo of her late mother before each match.

Other notable players include Doreen Romel Shamow, who also competes on the national basketball team, and Moreen Sabri, who balanced her final year of high school with playing on the national volleyball team, achieving a score of 97.83% on her secondary school exam.

Assyrian-Chaldean-Syriac clubs, such as Akkad Ankawa, Qaraqosh, and Sanhareeb in Duhok, have emerged across the country, with Sanhareeb recently winning the Iraqi women's volleyball league.

These women are part of a wave of talented Assyrian athletes representing Iraq on the national team.

Author's summary: Assyrian women dominate Iraq's volleyball league with talent and dedication.

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Assyrian International News Agency Assyrian International News Agency — 2025-10-17

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