The Opening of Basketball and Judo Sports AUG 2024 Opened by Unair Leaders
SURABAYA-Airlangga
University (UNAIR) will host the ASEAN University Games (AUG) 2024 for
basketball and judo. This competition is an international sports event and the
most prestigious competition among universities in ASEAN countries. Among them,
Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Cambodia,
Laos, Vietnam, Brunei, and East Timor.
The
basketball tournament is held from Wednesday to Friday (26-28/6/2024) in the
Sports Hall (GOR) of the Meer-C campus. While the judo tournament is held on
Wednesday to Saturday (26-29/6/2024) at Airlangga Convention Center (ACC)
Meer-C campus.
In
his opening on Wednesday (26/6/2024), Vice Rector for Academic Affairs, Student
Affairs, and Alumni Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, expressed his pride in hosting
2 sports at the prestigious event. He said he was happy that UNAIR could
witness the gathering of talented athletes in various ASEAN countries.
“UNAIR is very happy to welcome the participants of the 21st ASEAN University Games. Hopefully this event can realize the spirit of unity and sportsmanship of countries in ASEAN,” he said.
According
to him, this prestigious event is not just about competing for medals but an
opportunity for us to exchange cultures, build friendships and increase
tolerance between nations and countries. “This is a celebration of talented
young people and it is sport that can unite us.
Professor
Bambang appealed to all participants to give their best abilities, uphold
integrity, fairness and uphold the spirit of sportsmanship. He hopes to see the
spirit of sportsmanship grown by the players.
“Let
us remember that the essence of the game lies in fair and honest competition.
Hopefully this ASEAN University Games can be an unforgettable experience for
all participants. Success!” he ended. []
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Reporter:
Khefti Al Mawalia/ Unair PR Team/AUG PR Team
Photo:
unair PR Team/AUG PR Team
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