Two students from Zarqa University achieved first place in the Al-Faris promotional Taekwondo Championship, after winning two gold medals in the under 54 kg and 68 kg weight categories, in the championship held at the Tla'a Al-Ali hall in the capital, Amman, under the supervision of the Jordan Taekwondo Federation, and with the participation of male and female players from various clubs in the Kingdom.
Student Mahmoud Khaled Mahmoud Thiab from the Faculty of Pharmacy won the gold medal in the under 54 kg weight category, while student Baraa Murad Fayez Hamdan from the Faculty of Information Technology won the gold medal in the under 68 kg weight category, following an outstanding performance that reflected their technical level and athletic abilities.
The Dean of Student Affairs at the university, Dr. Majed Al-Zoubi, said in a press statement that this achievement reflects the excellence of the university's students in the sports field and constitutes a source of pride and honor for its family, confirming the university's keenness to support sports activities as an essential part of university life, and their role in building students' personalities and developing their capabilities and talents.
He added that the Deanship of Student Affairs, with the support of the university administration, continues its efforts to discover and nurture sports talents, encourage students to participate in local and national championships, and provide the appropriate environment to develop their skills, which contributes to achieving more sports accomplishments alongside academic excellence.
Al-Zoubi praised the performance of the two students during the championship, noting that their winning of the two gold medals embodies the determination and perseverance they possess, and enhances the university's presence in sports competitions at the national level.
The championship witnessed competitions aimed at developing the sport of Taekwondo, refining the players' skills, enhancing the spirit of competition, and providing an opportunity for sports talents to showcase their abilities and prepare for participation in upcoming championships.
