Proud finish for Team Qatar at largest World University Games in Germany

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July 27, 2025
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27-July-2025

Proud finish for Team Qatar at largest World University Games in Germany

Doha: The curtains came down on Team Qatar’s participation at the Rhein- Ruhr 2025 FISU Summer World University Games, hosted by Germany in what was the largest edition of the event to date.

More than 8,500 athletes from 150 countries competed over 12 thrilling days, across 18 sports, in a spirited celebration of athletic excellence, cultural diversity, and global unity.

The closing ceremony, held on Sunday, was attended by HE Dr. Ibrahim Bin Saleh Al Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Collegiate Sports Federation (QCSF) , members of Team Qatar delegation, Leonz Eder, President of the International University Sports Federation (FISU), Matthias Remund, FISU Secretary General, FISU Executive Committee members, heads of continental and national university sports federations, and a vibrant crowd of international young athletes.

Qatar delivered commendable performances in fencing, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis. Maram Al Fatnassi made a significant breakthrough, finishing ninth in taekwondo, reflecting the steady rise of women’s university sports in Qatar.

In fencing (foil), Abdullah Khalifa and Khalid Hussein demonstrated promise, placing 36th and 18th respectively. In table tennis, Abdullah Abdulwahab, Youssef Magdy, and Maryam Ali advanced to the second round of their singles competitions, showing resilience and determination.

Mubarakah Al Naimi represented Qatar in tennis, putting in a spirited performance.

The Rhein-Ruhr 2025 edition was largest in the history of World University Games, with 234 events across 18 sports, held in 23 venues spread across multiple German cities, including Berlin, Duisburg, and Bochum.

Commenting on the occasion, Rashid Saeed Adiba, QCSF Secretary-General, praised the technical and athletic performances of Team Qatar’s male and female athletes, stating that the experience significantly enriched their skills and offered valuable exposure to elite-level university competition.

He emphasized that Qatar’s participation reflects its strong commitment to the values of FISU : excellence, team spirit, innovation, and integrity and highlights the country’s ambition to elevate university sports to new top standards.