University Teams Shine in the 2025–2026 University Sports Championship and Secure Top Rankings
The sports teams at the Abu Dhabi Campus achieved a remarkable accomplishment in the second edition of the University Sports Championship for the 2025–2026 academic year, reaffirming their strong presence among leading universities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and across the UAE.
The football team secured first place at the Emirate of Abu Dhabi level after delivering consistent and outstanding performances throughout the tournament, which included universities from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and the Western Region. This achievement builds on the team’s previous successes, further strengthening its position as one of the leading university teams at both the emirate and national levels.
In a notable debut, the basketball team earned second place at the emirate level in its first participation in the current edition of the championship. The team demonstrated strong tactical discipline and competitive spirit. Both teams have qualified for the UAE Championship, scheduled to take place after the holy month of Ramadan, bringing together the top two teams from each emirate across all competitions.
Several players from both teams ranked among the top performers at the national level. Some led goal-scoring statistics in football, while others topped scoring and performance rankings in basketball, reflecting the advanced technical level and competitive readiness of the university’s athletes.
These achievements highlight the university’s commitment to supporting sports activities and developing students’ talents, recognizing the role of sports in building well-rounded personalities and fostering teamwork and institutional belonging—both on and off the field.
This success is the result of continuous planning, administrative support, and teamwork, paving the way for further accomplishments in upcoming competitions at both the emirate and national levels.
