The College of Engineering at the University of Baghdad concluded the competitions of the inaugural College of Engineering Five-a-Side Football Cup on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The tournament was organized and supervised by the Student Activities Division at the College Dean’s Office, with the participation of teams representing the College’s academic departments.
The final match featured an exciting sporting encounter between the teams of the Departments of Chemical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. The match took place in a spirited atmosphere characterized by enthusiastic competition, sportsmanship, and strong audience engagement. It was attended by Prof. Dr. Rasha Habeeb Salman, Head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and Prof. Dr. Kareem Hassan Ali, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, alongside several faculty members from both departments, officials from the Student Activities Division, and a number of the College’s staff and students.
The match concluded with the Department of Mechanical Engineering team claiming the championship title following an outstanding performance by both teams, reflecting the high level of competition and sporting spirit that characterized the final.
At the conclusion of the tournament, trophies and medals were presented to both teams in recognition of their efforts and active participation, in a celebratory atmosphere that reflected the success of this sporting event.
The College Deanship expressed its gratitude and appreciation to the Dean of the College of Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ghassan Hamid Abdul-Majeed, for his continued support of sporting activities and commitment to nurturing student talents and encouraging extracurricular activities, given their important role in developing students’ personalities and fostering teamwork and positive competition. The Deanship also commended the efforts of the Student Activities Division staff for their effective role in organizing the tournament and ensuring its success.
This tournament reflects the College of Engineering’s commitment to promoting a culture of sports and providing a stimulating university environment that supports student talents and strengthens bonds of communication and cooperation among students from different academic departments. Such initiatives contribute to developing well-rounded university students who combine academic excellence with sporting engagement.
Finally, the College extends its congratulations to the Department of Mechanical Engineering team on winning the championship title, while commending the Department of Chemical Engineering team for its outstanding performance and exemplary sportsmanship. The College wishes all students continued success and achievement.
