Al-Mamoun University Kicks Off Academic Year With Women’s Team Handball Tournament

Al-Mamoun University’s College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences marked the start of the new academic year with a women’s team handball mini-tournament on Monday, October 5, 2026.

The college organized the event with the Department of Physical Education at the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the School Activities Directorate of the Baghdad Al-Rusafa Second Education Directorate. Four teams competed at the School Activities Hall.

Dr. Ghassan Mohammed, dean of the college, and several faculty members attended to show their support for women’s athletics.

At the end of the tournament, trophies, medals, commemorative pins, and prizes were presented to the participating teams and the top finishers.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports presented Al-Mamoun University President, Prof. Abdulrahman Hameed Majeed, with an award recognizing his support for sports Activities. The ministry also thanked the University’s Presidency and the college for helping make the tournament a success.