{"id":133313,"date":"2025-12-16T10:12:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:12:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/?p=133313"},"modified":"2025-12-16T10:12:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-16T10:12:22","slug":"kurdish-iraqi-zakho-sc-fans-win-fifa-fan-award-for-humanitarian-gesture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/npasyria.com\/en\/133313\/","title":{"rendered":"Kurdish-Iraqi Zakho SC fans win FIFA Fan Award for humanitarian gesture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013<\/strong> Fans of Kurdish-Iraqi club Zakho SC have won the 2025 FIFA Fan Award after a humanitarian gesture that drew global attention, FIFA announced on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporters of Zakho SC were honored at The Best FIFA Football Awards after they threw thousands of stuffed toys onto the pitch ahead of their Iraqi Stars League match against Al-Hudood on May 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The toys were collected before kickoff and donated to children suffering from illnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a statement, the club said the initiative reflected the fans\u2019 humanitarian spirit and highlighted their role as the backbone of the team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zakho SC praised its supporters for consistently drawing attention through creative activities and expressed hope that their support would continue as the club pursues further success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zakho fans edged out two other nominees to claim the award, which recognizes exceptional expressions of commitment by football supporters regardless of league, nationality, or gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in 2016, the FIFA Fan Award celebrates moments or gestures that resonate across the football world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The winner is selected through a combination of expert panel nominations and a public vote on FIFA\u2019s official website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Jwan Shekaki<\/strong><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) \u2013 Fans of Kurdish-Iraqi club Zakho SC have won the 2025 FIFA Fan Award after a humanitarian gesture that drew global attention, FIFA announced on Tuesday. 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