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From Across Iraq… Steps Racing Toward Achievement: Al-Hadba University Hosts a Cross-Country Race
Mosul, Iraq, September 2026. Al-Hadba University hosted a cross-country race on September 26, 2026, with wide participation from across Iraq. The race was held in a sporting atmosphere full of enthusiasm and challenge. It brought participants together in competition and sportsmanship, and it showed how sport strengthens communication and interaction between people.
🏁 At the Starting Line
Dr. Badie Ali, the president of Al-Hadba University opened the race and welcomed runners from many Iraqi cities and governorates. The course ran over 10 km, from Al-Hadba University and return back to Al-Hadba University through the city of Mosul, and tested participants' endurance, speed and determination.
🇮🇶 Runners from Across Iraq
The race attracted 100 participants, including students and members of the public from Mosul, Nineveh and other parts of Iraq. Runners from different backgrounds shared one course, which made the event a meeting point for young Iraqis and a celebration of national unity through sport.
💪 Sport as a Bridge Between People
The race reflects Al-Hadba University's belief that sport supports physical and mental health and builds discipline, teamwork and resilience. It also creates opportunities for people from different communities to meet and connect. By opening the event to the public, the university reaffirmed its role as a hub for youth and community activity in Mosul.
🌍 Advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The cross-country race contributes to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals:
SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being: promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles, and sharing the university's sporting activities with the wider community.
SDG 11, Sustainable Cities and Communities: opening the campus to the public and strengthening social ties in Mosul.
SDG 16, Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions: bringing together young people from across Iraq in a spirit of fair competition and national unity.
SDG 17, Partnerships for the Goals: connecting the university with participants, communities and [partners or sponsors] across Iraq.
Add if applicable: SDG 5, Gender Equality: encouraging the participation of [number] women in sport.
🚀 Commitment to an Active, Connected Community
By hosting this race, Al-Hadba University reaffirms its commitment to the health and wellbeing of its students and the wider community. It will continue to organise events that bring Iraqis together and build a more active society.
👉 Stay Connected
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