Student Waleed Abu Sariya from the German Jordanian University (GJU) won first place in the Jordanian Universities E-Sports Championship, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs in collaboration with NEXTPLAY, and concluded under the patronage of GJU President, Prof. Ala’aldeen Al-Halhouli.
The championship featured 16 players representing 8 Jordanian universities, following preliminary qualifiers held at each participating campus. The event witnessed high levels of excitement and enthusiastic public engagement, reflecting the growing interest among youth in e-sports—an activity that combines entertainment with competitive and technical skills.
At the conclusion of the championship, Prof. Al-Halhouli honored the top three winners. The second place went to a representative from Luminus Technical University College, while Al-Balqa Applied University and Princess Sumaya University for Technology shared third place.
This championship highlights GJU’s ongoing commitment to empowering students and nurturing their talents—particularly in the fields of modern technology and digital sports—by providing a comprehensive university experience that fosters academic excellence, innovation, and personal development.