Koya University Hosts Kurdistan Universities' Table Tennis Championship with 10 Participating Institutions

Opening and Organization On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, Koya University officially launched the Kurdistan Universities' Table Tennis Championship for students. The event, held at the indoor sports hall of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Science, was organized by the Department of Sports and Artistic Activities under the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, in coordination with the Iraqi Federation of University Sports.

Participating Universities and Competition The two-day championship features intense competition among ten prominent universities: Koya University (Host), Salahaddin University, University of Slemani, University of Zakho, University of Duhok, University of Halabja, Akre University, Cihan University/Duhok, Komar University, and Tishk International University. The tournament serves as a platform to strengthen ties and foster a spirit of sportsmanship among higher education students across the region.

Strategic Vision and Student Support Under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Mohammed H.S. Zangana, this event aligns with the "Student Success and Employability" pillar of the University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The university leadership emphasizes that their mission extends beyond academic excellence to include nurturing students' athletic and artistic talents, which are essential for developing leadership skills and self-discovery.

Talent Development and Community Service By hosting such regional tournaments, Koya University aims to create a vibrant environment that balances education with extracurricular activities. The university believes that discovering and developing athletic talents provides graduates with the confidence and skills necessary to excel in the labor market and contribute to building a "Stronger Society," reflecting the core mission of the institution.

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Koya University (KOU) is located in the city of Koya (Koy Sanjaq) which is 1.0 hr drive to the East of the Kurdistan Region capital Erbil (Arbil, Hewlér) in Kurdistan Region of F.R. Iraq. It is on the foothills of a beautiful high mountain. Its campus has been carefully laid out to embrace the beautiful mountainous nature.

There are 4 Faculties and 2 Schools in KOU; Faculty of Engineering (FENG), Faculty of Science and Health (FSCH), Faculty of Education (FEDU), Faculty of Humanities and Social Silences (FHSS), Shcool of Physical Education (SPHE) and School of Medicine (SMED).

Also, there are two research centers; Genome Center and Malai Gawra Center. Moreover, at KOU there is an English Language Center (BELC) at KOU has been opened with the sponsorship of IREX and American embassy in Baghdad as well as with the support of Spring International Language Center of The University of Arkansas. KOU has two Scientific Journals; ARO-The Scientific Journal of Koya University, which is indexed by Clarivate Analytics (ESCI), and Koya University Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences (KUJHSS). KOU is a proactive member of Erasmus/ Marhaba Project and Erasmus+.

KOU signed many Memorandum of Understandings (MoU) with many International Universities, e.g., The University of Arkansas (June 2015). The Lulea University in Sweden (April 2014), The University of Nottingham in the UK, The University of Buckingham in the UK (Oct 2008), Belkin University in Turkey (Sep 2009) The University of Greenwich in the UK, Cihan University-Erbil (2021) and Tishk International University (2021).

Koya University is a memebr of The Association of Arab Universities and the International Association of Universities.

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