The Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences Honors a Pioneer and Icon of Basra Basketball

The Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at the University of Basra, Professor Dr. Haider Awfi Ahmed, presented the college's shield to the esteemed Captain Ashour Karboul Saud. The ceremony was attended by the Assistant Dean for Administrative Affairs, Professor Dr. Abdul Ali Jaafar, Professor Dr. Haider Awda, Head of the Applied Sciences Branch, and the esteemed son of his father, Professor Khalid Ashour. This honor comes in recognition and appreciation of his dedicated efforts in serving and developing basketball, and his distinguished contributions and significant services to Basra and Iraqi sports.

This initiative is a tribute to individuals who have left a clear mark through their dedication to their work, and an effort to support athletic talents who contribute to raising the level of team sports and enhancing the standing of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences in various fields.

Captain Ashour Karboul expressed his gratitude to the college's deanship for this kind gesture, affirming his continued commitment to exerting further efforts to serve the sports movement and advance basketball.