The 17th Cultural and Sports Olympiad for University Students of Iran, hosted by Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, has seen a powerful start by Sadjad University’s women’s handball team.

In their opening match, the team delivered a disciplined and impressive performance, defeating Kerman University of National Skills—third-place finishers in the previous Olympiad—by a decisive score of 28–14.

In their second match, which determined the group leader, the Sadjad team faced Farhangian University of Tehran and won 19–17, advancing as the group’s top-ranked team.

According to the announced schedule, Sadjad University will face Hakim Sabzevari University in the quarter-final stage. The match is scheduled for Monday, 31 August 2026, at 9:00 a.m. in Imam Reza Sports Hall at Ferdowsi University of Mashhad.

The Vice Presidency for Student and Cultural Affairs congratulates the handball players and coaching staff on this important victory and wishes them continued success in the next stages of the competition.