As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting athletic talent and encouraging student excellence, Prof. Dr. Sabah Qasim Khalaf, Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Baghdad, honored outstanding students who have achieved notable success in sports competitions and championships. The recognition celebrated their achievements and efforts in bringing distinction to the College and the University at sporting events.
The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Alaa Mohsen Yasser, Head of the Team Sports Branch, and Prof. Dr. Luay Sami Rifaat, Secretary of the College Council. The honored students were Zaid Hussein Farhan, who won the Iraqi MMA Championship, and Rawan Abdul-Zahra Falih, who secured second place in the Arab Judo Clubs Championship. The recognition acknowledged their dedication to athletic excellence alongside their academic studies and reflected the College Deanship’s commitment to supporting talented students and encouraging them to achieve further success.
The Dean emphasized that these achievements are a source of pride for the College. He praised the students’ perseverance, discipline, and determination to excel, stressing the importance of continuing to support them and providing an environment that enables them to develop their athletic and academic abilities.
This initiative reflects the College’s ongoing efforts to promote excellence and creativity, foster positive competition, and motivate students to achieve further success, thereby strengthening the University of Baghdad’s standing in the sporting arena.
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