Public Affairs

AUK sports teams participated in the 2022-2023 University Athletics Association of Kuwait (UAAK) and secured rankings. Games took place over the span of three months with the participation of teams from different universities and colleges. 

The AUK women’s futsal team, in an impressive streak of wins, secured 1st place, earning gold and league medals. The athletes exuded camaraderie and mastered strength and agility in a series of games, showcasing the Wolf Pack spirit and illustrating AUK’s encouraging environment. 

Meanwhile, the AUK men’s basketball team placed 2nd, and the men’s soccer team placed 3rd. Rankings as such reflect AUK’s supportive coaches and the athletes’ dedication in balancing their studies and respective sport. 

The dean of student affairs, Hala Al-Abdulrazzaq, praised AUK’s athletic excellence, “We are happy with the number of student-athletes representing AUK this year. Our athletes’ effort, behavior, and skills were top-tier, making AUK very proud of them all. During this year’s UAAK tournament, all AUK sports teams were on the podium.  We look forward to much more success for AUK student-athletes in the future.”

Mohamad Al-Saleh, senior sports coordinator, expressed his pride at this year’s results, “AUK student athletes have raised the bar in all competitions this year, reaching finals in all sports and winning 1st place in the women futsal league with an unbeaten record for the second consecutive year. They showed great sportsmanship and embodied the true Wolf Pack spirit. I am so proud of our athletes’ effort.” 

The UAAK games are hosted in different universities, a number of which have been hosted in AUK’s campus. AUK’s huge athletic success is an outcome of the professional instruction received from qualified coaches and the campus community’s continuous support.