Athletic excellence wins top spots…

Diyala University solidifies its presence with a double victory in the university badminton championship
The Faculty of Basic Education at Diyala University achieved an outstanding sporting achievement when its female students won first place and its male students won second place in the university badminton championship, with broad participation from the faculty’s students and under the direct supervision of the faculty’s Sports Activities Division, in competitions that brought together all the university’s faculties.
The director of the Sports Activities Division, Assistant Professor Dr. Mustafa Mahdi Eidan, said in a media statement that this victory was the result of good preparation and continuous training provided by the division’s team to the participating students, emphasising that ‘the students demonstrated high skill and a distinctive sporting spirit that enabled them to achieve these advanced positions.’ He added that the division continues to support athletic talent and provide a motivating training environment that achieves the best results in local and university championships.
For his part, the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Ayman Abdul Aoun, praised this achievement, appreciating the great efforts made by the students and supervisory staff, and emphasising that this sporting excellence reflects the level of commitment and discipline within the college and enhances its presence in student activities at the university level.
This achievement is in line with the seventeen Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being, by encouraging students to participate in sports activities and promoting a culture of sports as a lifestyle that positively reflects on their physical and mental health.