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Live Commentary on the Ballon d'Or Ceremony

Entrant Company

Ava Media

Category

Video / Live Event

Client's Name

Ava Media

Country / Region

Iraq

Experience Level

Agency

Ava Sports, led by the dynamic Chenar Abdulqadir, has redefined sports coverage in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. With an unmatched combination of wit, sports expertise, and engaging commentary, Chenar’s live coverage of global sporting events consistently draws unprecedented numbers. His coverage of the Ballon d’Or ceremony alone attracted 64K live viewers—a record-breaking achievement in the region.

Averaging 50K live viewers per segment and over 2M views per reel, Chenar’s work resonates deeply with sports lovers, solidifying Ava Sports as a leader in the industry in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and in Iraq as a whole. With a growing Facebook following of 297K, Ava Sports continues to inform, engage, and captivate audiences in a way never seen before.

Credits

Head of Ava Sports/Ava Media
Chenar Abdulqadir
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