Yahya Iskander wins third place globally in the Universities Championship held in Ektynaberg, Russia

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University of Basrah Secures 3rd Place Globally at the World University Boxing Championship in Russia

 

In an unprecedented historical achievement, the University of Basrah secured 3rd place globally at the International University Championships held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, featuring delegations from around the world.

Athlete Yahya Iskandar, representing the University of Basrah, successfully secured the Bronze Medal in boxing competitions, outperforming international contenders. This success was accompanied by strong performances from the university's futsal and boxing teams, positioning the university among the top three globally in this prestigious athletic event.

The President of the University of Basrah, Prof. Dr. Saad Shahin Hammadi, extended his congratulations to the champion Yahya Iskandar and the accompanying delegation, praising their exceptional efforts to raise the flags of Iraq and the university on the international stage. He emphasized that this victory embodies the high competitive spirit and potential for excellence within our students.

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