UM FHS Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Thrilling Sports Day

The University of Macau (UM) Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) proudly celebrates its 10th Anniversary with its first ever Sports Day, a momentous event that showcases the spirit of unity, sportsmanship, and outstanding athletic prowess. The Sports Day, held at N8 on 24^th November, brought together around 150 participants from across the FHS community, including students, researchers, alumni and staff, for a day filled with exhilarating games and competitions.

In addition to a variety of onsite fun games and recreational activities that catered to participants of all ages and skill levels, one of the highlights of the Sports Day was the highly anticipated Badminton Finals, which included Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, and Open Doubles events. The intense matches showcased the exceptional talent and competitive spirit of the participants. The finalists displayed remarkable skills, agility, and strategic gameplay, captivating the audience with every shot and rally.

The Sports Day also featured a thrilling Tug of War competition. Teams, formed among students, researchers and staff members, displayed their strength, unity, and determination as they engaged in a fierce battle of tug and pull. The Tug of War competition brought an electrifying atmosphere to the event, with spectators cheering on their favorite teams and witnessing the power of teamwork in action.

During the award ceremony, Prof. Chuxia Deng, Dean of FHS, expressed his pride and appreciation for all the participants, and remarked on the passionate pursuit of excellence both on the court and in the lab. He said that the UM FHS 10^th Anniversary Sports Day recognised the dedication, hard work, and talent of the participants, inspiring them to continue striving for excellence both on and off the field.

As a faculty that specialises in Health Sciences, The UM FHS 10^th  Anniversary Sports Day helped promote a healthy and active lifestyle. This remarkable event not only serves as a showcase of the immense talent and passion that exists within FHS, but also helps connect internally and creates a strong bond together to see off the past decade and look forward to scale new heights in the second decennium of FHS.

Congratulations to the victorious winners and team below on their truly amazing performance! For experiencing the hilarious moments of the Sports Day, please visit the official website (https://fhs.um.edu.mo/en/um-fhs-10th-anniversary-sports-day/).