Under the patronage of His Highness Prince Omar bin Faisal, President of the Jordanian Esports Federation, the Federation concluded the second edition of the Zain Esports Universities Championship 2026, with the participation of more than 3,000 male and female students representing 16 Jordanian universities.
The championship, organized by the Federation, saw university students participate through internal qualifying rounds held at the participating universities, aiming to select the best players to represent their universities in the final competitions, ultimately determining the top three winners in both male and female categories.
At the conclusion of the competitions, a ceremony was held to crown the winners who secured the top three positions in each category, where Dr. Nakhla Abu Yaghieh, member of the Jordanian Esports Federation’s Board of Directors, representing His Highness Prince Omar, awarded medals and prizes to the winners.
In the male category, Rakkan Qabawi from the German Jordanian University claimed first place, while Ali Al-Dmour from Mutah University secured second place, and Omar Shihada from Princess Sumaya University for Technology came in third.
In the female category, Iman Al-Khatib from Al-Hussein Technical University won first place, followed by Manal Al-Mjali from Mutah University in second place, while Rond Abu Hsanah from Applied Science Private University took third place.
The second edition of the championship reflects the Jordanian Esports Federation’s efforts to promote esports culture and strengthen its presence within academic circles by providing competitive platforms that allow students to showcase their talents, discover promising skills, develop their abilities, and enhance the spirit of competition and communication among Jordanian universities.
The participation of over 3,000 students from 16 universities reflects the growing interest in esports among Jordanian youth and the potential of this sector to open new opportunities for students, both in terms of competition and professional development and careers within the esports industry.
Through these initiatives and tournaments, the Jordanian Esports Federation continues to expand community and university engagement and strengthen partnerships with educational institutions and the private sector, contributing to the development of Jordan’s esports ecosystem and establishing the Kingdom’s presence at regional and international levels.
With the conclusion of the second edition, the Federation looks forward to building on the tournament’s achievements and preparing to launch the third edition next year, with broader participation and a more advanced competitive experience.
