In a spirited sporting atmosphere, first-year students of the College of Engineering – Al-Mustaqbal University shone brightly by securing a major victory in their second match held in the indoor hall, defeating the College of Agricultural Technologies team with a score of 8–4. The match highlighted the students’ high level of coordination and competitive spirit, as the Engineering players dominated from the early minutes and maintained strong performance until the final whistle. This victory reflects the vitality of first-year students and their active presence in university sports activities. The win confirms that promising beginnings make a difference, and that the university playing fields are ideal spaces for discovering talents, fostering teamwork, and building a sense of belonging. University of Al-Mustaqbal – the first university in Iraq