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UUM ONLINE: The Vice-Chancellor of 麻豆直播 (UUM), Prof. Dato鈥� Dr Mohd Foad Sakdan, expressed his hope that the 2025 Vice-Chancellor's Cup Tournament would serve as a platform to discover new sporting talents among UUM students.

Prof. Dato鈥� Dr. Mohd Foad Sakdan said the tournament not only aims to uncover new athletic talent but also to cultivate a stronger, more vibrant sports culture among students.

According to him, the tournament serves as an ideal platform to discover new sporting talents and to further energise the sports culture on this campus.

He further added that beyond competition, sports also play a vital role in nurturing noble values such as teamwork, resilience, discipline, and integrity among students.

鈥淭he UUM Vice Chancellor鈥檚 Cup Tournament, now entering its third edition since its introduction in 2023, represents more than a mere logo unveiling but a symbol of a prestige and excellence in sports tournament.

鈥淭he organisation of this tournament aligns with UUM鈥檚 aspiration to produce well-rounded graduates who excel academically while staying active, healthy, resilient through their involvement in co-curricular and sports activities,鈥� he said at the Pre-Launch Ceremony of the 2025 UUM Vice-Chancellor鈥檚 Cup Tournament and Logo at the Sports Centre鈥檚 Meeting Room, yesterday.

The tournament, scheduled to take place from 4 to 31 May, will feature three main team sports- football, netball, both men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 volleyball, with a total of 896 athletes are expected to participate.

Dr Mohd Foad expressed hopes that the event would provide students with an opportunity to develop soft skills and foster a stronger sense of community and belonging among the campus populace.

He also took a moment to highlight the success of UUM鈥檚 contingent at SUKIPT 2024, where the university came in at the 10th place out of 71 contingents, demonstrating the impressive potential of UUM denizens in sports.

This year, the champion is set to receive a cash prize of RM1,000 along with a trophy and medal, followed by RM500 and a medal for second place, RM300 and a medal for third place, and RM200 and a medal for fourth place.

Also present at the event were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Student Affairs and Alumni), Prof. Dr Ahmad Martadha Mohamed; Director of the Sports Centre, Dr. Nasiruddin Haron and senior university officials.