Sadjad University’s sports delegation demonstrated its capabilities across a range of disciplines in both the women’s and men’s divisions of the 17th National University Students’ Cultural and Sports Olympiad.

**Men’s division — hosted by Shahrood University of Technology**
Under the guidance of Dr. Ahmad Nazari Torshizi, Sadjad University’s judo team delivered a strong performance. Amirhossein Poustini won the gold medal and was invited to the national university students’ training camp ahead of the 2027 Universiade in South Korea. Among more than 160 universities, the men’s delegation placed 61st overall.

**Women’s division — hosted by Ferdowsi University of Mashhad**
The women’s delegation finished 33rd in the final standings. Highlights included:

**Handball — third place**
Team members: Asma Moradi, Mahla Fahimi Sirizdi, Yasaman Zardadi, Setayesh Zangouei, Kimia Ehsani, Mohaddeseh Etminanpour, Sarina Zareh Rashkooyeh, Arina Zareh Rashkooyeh, Kimia Golmakani, Ghazal Yousefzadeh, Arefeh Masoumi, Mina Shabaniyan, Dina Lakzian, and Rezvaneh Heydari.
Coach: Mahla Heydari Bajgiran. Team supervisor: Dr. Maedeh Taghizadeh Kerman.

**Athletics**
Parisa Najafi Kaleshour: fourth place in the 1,500 m and 5,000 m events.
Sahar Jalali Khalilabad: sixth place in the long jump.
Also competing: Fatemeh Ebrahimi Sirzar and Atiyeh Baligh.
Technical staff: Mahdieh Zaker Herafteh.

The Vice Presidency for Student and Cultural Affairs commends the determination shown by all members of the delegation and extends sincere appreciation to the University President, Dr. Rezaei-Nik, for his unwavering support.

Gratitude is also extended to the Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Mr. Izadkhasti, and his colleagues, as well as the University’s Physical Education Management and Sports Sciences Group—Dr. Ahmad Nazari Torshizi, Dr. Samaneh Farahati, and Dr. Maedeh Taghizadeh Kerman—for facilitating and advancing the University’s sports activities.

These achievements point to a promising future for sport at Sadjad University. The University congratulates all athletes, coaches, and the wider University community.