On Thursday, April 30, 2026, the doctoral defense of Muhannad Jamal Abdullah took place in the Main Seminar Hall at the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Anbar University.

The topic of his dissertation was “Development and Standardization of Biometric, Subjective, and Quality of Life Measures and Their Relationship to the Mental Health of Youth Soccer Teams in Iraq.”

The committee consisted of the following members:

Prof. Waad Abdul-Rahim Farhan / University of Anbar / Chair

Prof. Khalil Sattar Muhammad / University of Baghdad / Member

Prof. Marwan Abdul-Latif Abdul-Jabbar / University of Anbar / Member

Prof. Imad Saadallah Khamis / University of Anbar / Member

Prof. Marwan Abdul-Hamid Youssef / University of Anbar / Member

Prof. Shaker Mahmoud Abdullah / University of Anbar / Member and Supervisor

Following an extensive discussion of the thesis topic by the chair and members of the examination committee, the thesis was successfully accepted.

On this occasion, we extend our warmest congratulations and best wishes to Prof. Dr. Labib Zouyan Musaykh, Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences at Anbar University, for his support and dedication to fostering graduate studies. We also congratulate the College Dean’s Office, Anbar University, all distinguished professors, graduate faculty members, the College’s Graduate Studies Committee, and the thesis advisor for their efforts in preparing a new researcher to be added to their distinguished academic record.

We also congratulate the student and his family on his attainment of this academic degree.

In conclusion, we extend our deepest thanks and appreciation to the Chair and members of the thesis defense committee, as well as to the universities to which they belong, for their scholarly efforts and for undertaking the journey to be here, and we ask God to reward them with the best of rewards.