News First Place and Six Gold Medals at Middle East Karate Clubs Championship
First Place and Six Gold Medals at Middle East Karate Clubs Championship
Date 30-09-2025

 جامعة الزرقاء - جامعة الزرقاء تحصد المركز الأول وست ميداليات ذهبية ببطولة أندية الشرق الأوسط للكراتيه

Zarqa University won first place, six gold medals, and one bronze medal at the Fourth Middle East and International Karate Clubs Championship, organized by the Jordanian Karate Federation at the Orthodox Club Halls in Amman, with the participation of approximately (900) male and female players from various categories.

Student Alaa Raja Shaheen from the Faculty of Pharmacy won first place and the gold medal in the individual combat/men under 84 kg weight category, while student Muhammad Shaheen from the Faculty of Pharmacy won first place and the gold medal in the over 84 kg weight category.

Student Muhammad Hussein Hosni from the Faculty of Information Technology won first place and the gold medal in the under 67 kg weight category for men, while student Izz al-Din Hamida from the Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences won third place and the bronze medal in the under 67 kg weight category. The university team, consisting of students Mohammed Shaheen, Alaa Rajaa Shaheen, and Mohammed Hussein Hosni, also won first place and the gold medal in the men's team fighting competition, adding a new achievement to Zarqa University's sports credentials.

Prof. Dr. Nidal Al-Ramahi, Zarqa University President, expressed his pride in this distinction, noting that the university always strives to empower students academically and athletically, reflecting its integrated educational mission.

He emphasized that the university is moving toward excellence in various fields thanks to the support provided by the Board of Directors of the Zarqa Educational and Investment Company, headed by Dr. Mahmoud Abu Shaira, who devotes great attention to supporting sports and youth activities, given their role in highlighting students' potential and honing their skills.

Dr. Mukhled Al-Zoubi, Dean of Students’ Affairs, also commended the efforts of the players and the accompanying administrative and technical staff, emphasizing that the deanship continues to support student activities that contribute to raising the university's profile in various local and international forums.

The tournament concluded with the crowning of the winning teams, with Zarqa University raising its flag high on the podium after securing top honors in one of the strongest karate tournaments in the region.