Student Sports Competition
The Faculty of Dentistry at Tishk International University launched a table tennis tournament on February 11, with the final match held on February 19, 2026, exclusively for Faculty of Dentistry students.
Organization and Supervision
The tournament was organized by the Dean of Students Office in the Faculty of Dentistry and supervised by research assistants:
| Supervisor | Role |
|---|---|
| Dr. Shad Hoshyar | Tournament Supervisor |
| Dr. Mustafa Mukhlis | Tournament Supervisor |
| Dr. Muhammad Ismail | Tournament Supervisor |
Tournament Format
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Sport | Table tennis (two or four players hit a lightweight ball using rackets) |
| Surface | Hard table divided by a net |
| Scoring | Points scored when a player fails to return the ball within rules |
| Play Style | Fast-paced, demanding quick reactions |
| Format | Knock-out system (single-elimination; loser of each match is eliminated) |
| Duration | 9 days |
| Participants | 40 players |
Final Match Results
The final match was held on February 19, 2026, with contributions from both students and lecturers.
| Position | Winner | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Saywan Salah Rashid | Second Grade |
| 2nd Place | Dana Nabeel Hashim | Fifth Grade |
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Jafar Naqshabandi, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, awarded both contestants and appreciated their wonderful performance and participation.
TIU Commitment to Student Activities
TIU will always support and motivate students to participate in:
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All sorts of tournaments and competitions
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Events and extracurricular activities
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Voluntary and community service initiatives
We wish success to all participants and look forward to holding similar competitions in various fields here at TIU.
Keywords: Table Tennis Tournament, Faculty of Dentistry, Student Sports, Knock-out Competition, Dean of Students Office, TIU Athletics, Saywan Salah Rashid, Dana Nabeel Hashim, Extracurricular Activities, Student Engagement
