The University of Baghdad witnessed today, Tuesday, the launch of the activities of the Fourth International Road Race Forum for the year 2026, with the participation of athletes representing 7 countries and 70 governmental and private universities, under the slogan "Love and Peace".
The women's competition resulted in Baghdad University student Narjes Hussein Aboud winning first place, while student Amir Mohammed Rostam from Bou Ali Sina University in Iran topped the men's competition.
In the overall ranking of universities, Bou Ali Sina University in Iran took first place, followed by Karbala University in second place, while Al-Kufa University came in third.
The University of Baghdad confirmed that organizing the forum comes within the framework of supporting university sports and expanding the cooperation and communication between Iraqi and international universities, as well as enhancing the values of positive competition, cooperation, and peace among students.