
The College of Dentistry at the University of Basra achieved a distinguished sporting achievement by winning first place in the University Olympic Swimming Championship, organized by the University's Student Activities Department, after a fierce competition involving all colleges at the University of Basra.
Dr. Ahmed Abdul Amir Ahmed detailed the results of the championship as follows:
First place in the freestyle relay team, with students Ali Mahdi, Jaafar Hussein, and Mohammed Wali participating. Student Ali Mahdi also excelled by winning:
◦ First place in breaststroke,
◦ Second place in backstroke,
◦ First place in freestyle – qualifiers,
◦ Third place in the finals.
With this achievement, Dr. Atheer Abbas Mustafa indicated that the College of Dentistry scored 29 points, ahead of all participating colleges. The final results were as follows:
College of Dentistry – first place, College of Engineering – second place, College of Humanities – third place, and College of Physical Education – fourth place. This result is a culmination of the students' efforts and excellence in various student activities. It reflects the Deanship of the College of Dentistry's commitment to supporting young talent and encouraging a spirit of competition and excellence among students.