UM holds first Sports Day

Cheerleading contest

Sprint race

The University of Macau (UM) held its first Sports Day on Wednesday in the UM stadium.
In an official statement, the UM said more than 600 participants competed in 48 events across 10 categories, half for men and half for women.
The Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture, Alexis Tam, officiated the opening ceremony and served as a judge for the cheerleading competition.
Other officiating guests included various members of the UM, such as Rector Wei Zhao, and the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture.
“Today is a historic day because it is the first time that UM has held its Sports Day in the new campus,” said Rector Wei Zhao in his opening speech.
Wei added that all participants in the UM Sports Day would set the first athletic records in UM’s history.
“I’m very happy to have the opportunity to participate in a sports competition where I work. It increased my sense of belonging,” said Lantz, a staff member from the Chao Kuang Piu College, who triumphed in the 1500-metre race in the category for male staff, group A. DB