Yahya Iskandar, from the University of Basrah achieved third place in boxing in the university championship held in Ektynaberg, Russia. Iskandar succeeded in winning the bronze medal, and thus the University of Basrah ranked third in the world in this championship.

The University of Basrah sports teams participating in the university championship held in Ektinaburg, Russia, achieved victory in various matches, including futsal and boxing.

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