VOICED: Iraq's rowers step out of shadow of death

Iraq's national rowing team is training for the Asian Games and the 2012 London Olympics. Despite challenging conditions, such as training on the Tigris River instead of an artificial lake, the team remains focused on improving their technique. They aim to compare their performance with other Asian countries rather than winning medals. Training takes place both on the river and in a gym in Baghdad, with team members making significant progress and setting new personal records.

What are the main events the Iraq's national rowing team is preparing for?

• The World Championships and the Asian Games

• The Asian Games and the World Cup

• The Asian Games and the London Olympics

• The London Olympics and the World Championships

What is one of the main challenges faced by the rowing team during their training?

• Lack of proper rowing equipment

• Training on an artificial lake

• Inability to time themselves

• Shortage of team members

Where did the team train before 2003?

• In a stadium in China

• In special facilities north of the city

• On the River Tigris

• In a gym in Baghdad

What is the team's primary goal for entering the World Championships?

• To gain international recognition

• To compare their performances with other Asian countries

• To win a silver medal

• To win a gold medal

What recent achievement did Haidar Nazard accomplish?

• He trained on an artificial lake

• He won a gold medal

• He beat his own record

• He became the team captain