Umm Al-Qura University
The second championship of athletics was held under the auspices of Dean of the College of Education Dr. Ali M. Al Matrafi and under the supervision of Vice-dean of the College of Education for Educational Affairs Dr. Tawfik. E. Al Bakry and Head of the Department Dr. Youssef A. Al Thoubaiti. It was held on Shabaan 4-5, 1438H at Al-Abdiyah Sports Stadium. Students of the Physical Education Department. The department's students organized the event and short and long running contests in addition to the long jump and pole vault.
The department's students reached advanced positions during the competitions. The student received training on event organization from Professor Mohamed J. Younis and ex-athletics coach at Zamalek Sports Club in Egypt.
The department pays special attention to these events as an important arena for training and a good field for sharpening skills under the supervision of specialists to maintain good qualification of graduates.
Dr. Bakry presented awards to top students who won first position prizes of the competitions. Also, he honored academics who participated to the organization of the championship. He urged them to exert more efforts for participation.
