SVU Cycling Marathon Competition was launched under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Youssef Gharbawi, President of the University, which was organized by the University with the participation of university students and staff, in the presence of the former President Prof. Dr. Abbas Mansour. Prof. Dr. Youssef Gharbawi, President of the University, confirmed that the aim of organizing the cycling race is to encourage university students to practice sports, to raise their physical fitness and to ensure the university administration to diversify Student activities throughout the academic year.