On April 21, 2024, the University of Zakho inaugurated the basketball championship organized for Kurdistan Regional Universities. The championship was conducted under the supervision of the president, Prof. Nadhim S. Jakhsi, and in the presence of the Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies, Dr. Jassim M. Abdu, and the Dean of the College of Education, Dr. Sattar J. Haji. 

The inaugural match of the championship took place between the University of Zakho and the University of Duhok, with the University of Zakho prevailing over its opponent by a score of 61-51. It is noteworthy that the championship will extend over the course of one week and will be hosted in the sports hall of the university.