The University of Basrah team, which represents Iraq, defeated the Kazakhstan team on the first day of the University Games currently being held in Russia. The university team played a great match that saw it lead by four goals in the first half, then came back and added two goals in the second half of the match, which witnessed complete control by the Iraqi team and a major victory of six goals. For nothing for Kazakhstan.

The President of the University of Basrah Professor Dr. Saad Shaheen, extended his congratulations and blessings to the delegation accompanying the players, appreciating their athletic efforts to raise the name of the university and Iraq high in international forums.