Tiras Odisho

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Tiras Odisho
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Native nameܬܝܪܣ ܥܒܕܝܫܘܥ
NationalityIraqi
CitizenshipSwedish

Tiras Odisho is an ethnic Assyrian former martial arts practitioner and expert [1] who has served as the Director General of the National Olympic Committee of Iraq. [2] Odisho currently resides in Sweden. [3]

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References

  1. The Windsor Star (August 15, 2007). "Marty Gervais in Iraq's 'dream city'". Canada.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-10. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
  2. "Ceasefire 'possible' in Iraq, but not probable". ESPN. Associated Press. August 9, 2004. Archived from the original on 2012-11-07. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
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