Operation CATALYST: Image Gallery
16 Janurary 2007
Iraqi Army Sports Day
Australian troops serving with the Overwatch Battle Group West-Two in southern Iraq have enthusiastically taken part in a sports day organised by the Iraqi Army.
The sports days was held at Camp Ur, the training base and headquarters for the 3rd Brigade of the Iraqi Army’s 10th Division based in Dhi Qar province.
The Australians won the 100m hurdles and the 4x100 metre military skills relay. But the Iraqis were too swift against the Aussies in the soccer winning 2-nil and the Romanians were far too strong in the tug-o-war.
Approximately 500 personnel, drawn mostly from Darwin's 1st Brigade, form the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Two (OBG(W)-2). The Battle group is helping the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and Provincial Governments build a secure and stable Iraq. OBG(W)-2 operates in the Al Muthanna and Dhi Qar provinces as part of the Multi National Force - Iraq (MNF-I).
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Iraqi Army flag bearing party at the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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An Iraqi officer guides representatives of the Australian team on to the sports field as part of the opening ceremony for the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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Iraqi Army honour guard at the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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Commanding Officer of the Overwatch Battle Group (West) - Two, Lieutenant Colonel Tony Rawlins (left), watching the sports day events with other guests at Camp Ur. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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Representatives of the Australian team march past officials at the opening ceremony of the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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Competitors, including Lieutenant Michael Stemp (third from left) from Overwatch Battle Group (West)-Two, running in the 100 metres. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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The Iraqi Army (closest to camera) vs the Australians in a tug-o-war at the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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The Iraqis take a shot at goal during the soccer, where they were too swift for the Aussies, winning the game 2-nil. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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Iraqi flag bearers march past at the opening ceremony of the Iraqi Army sports day. (Date taken: 22 December 2006) Low-res | High-res |
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