The English Language Department – College of Education at Al-Mustaqbal University concluded its student football championship with a special ceremony that included the distribution of medals and awards to participating teams and distinguished players, all in a festive atmosphere that reflected the spirit of sportsmanship and student collaboration.
At the end of the tournament, the championship-winning team (C1) was honored with gold medals and the championship cup in recognition of their outstanding performance throughout the matches, while the runner-up team (D1) received silver medals in appreciation of their strong effort and sportsmanlike conduct.
Individual awards were also presented to the most outstanding players in the tournament, including:
• Best Goalkeeper, who received a trophy for his exceptional saves and defensive impact.
• Best Player of the Tournament, recognized with a performance trophy for his remarkable skills and influence on the field.
• Top Scorer, awarded a trophy for his impressive offensive play and highest goal tally in the competition.
The ceremony was attended by a number of faculty members and students, who expressed their joy at the tournament's success and praised the atmosphere of fair competition and teamwork that prevailed throughout the games.
This initiative reflects the university’s continued commitment to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically:
• Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – by promoting physical activities that enhance students’ physical and mental well-being.
• Goal 4: Quality Education – by encouraging essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and discipline.
• Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – by instilling values of fair play and respect within the university community.
The College of Education affirms that such events are not merely sports competitions, but powerful educational tools that help shape a generation of students who are intellectually and physically balanced, and well-equipped to face academic and professional challenges.
Al-Mustaqbal University – The First University in Iraq.