On 6 November 2026, the final stage of the interstudent futsal tournament dedicated to 8 November – Victory Day was held at Mingachevir State University (MSU).

The tournament, which began on 15 October, brought together a total of 32 teams representing the university’s faculties of Economics and Management, Engineering, Mathematics and Information Technologies, and Education.

According to the final results of the competition, which featured intense and exciting sporting encounters, the SI23 group team majoring in Social Work at the Faculty of Education took first place, while the MT23 group team majoring in Preschool Education took second place.

The main purpose of the tournament was to promote a healthy lifestyle among students, increase their physical activity, strengthen team spirit, and create opportunities for the constructive use of their leisure time. The competition also served to develop young people’s sporting skills and reinforce the principles of cooperation and fair competition.

Dedicated to 8 November – Victory Day, the tournament also held special significance in promoting awareness of Azerbaijan’s historic Victory among the younger generation, honouring the cherished memory of our martyrs, and presenting the heroism and selflessness of our war veterans as an example.

Bringing together students from different faculties, the sporting competition contributed to strengthening the values of unity, solidarity, and mutual respect within the university community, increasing students’ social engagement, and fostering an environment of healthy competition.

Initiatives undertaken by MSU in this area are important in supporting students’ well-rounded development, promoting a healthy and active campus environment, and enhancing the role of sports in university life.