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The art of balancing, the Iraqi doctor dreams of setting a world record

Ibrahim Salih, is an Iraqi doctor who has practiced the delicate art of balancing objects and his dream is to represent his country in international competitions, writes Reuters.

During the day he works at a local hospital, but at night he practices the art of balancing, reports KOHA.

"There are not many balancing artists in the world. There is none in Iraq. I wanted to be the first to represent Iraq in the art of object balancing. Balancing is based on the laws of physics. But even if you know them, they won't help you. In the end, what you need are trained hands", says Salih.

He has been training for four years, until he dreams of representing his country in international competitions and setting a world record.