WEDNESDAY, 10 APRIL – Team  ‘Ini Kali Lah’ emerged as winner in the Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) Undergraduates Mass Sports Competition 2013 in Sepak Takraw which was held at UMS Sports Complex recently.  The team beat ‘Asal Boleh’ with 15-11, 12-15, 16-14 before beating ‘Gila-Gila Regu’ 15-12, 16-14.  By beating these two teams at the semi-finals which adopted the league concept, the winner which comprises Sharif Idrus Abdul Taib, Syafiq Edul and Mihammad Fakhrullah Abdul Muda received a trophy, medals and hamper.

1^st Runner-up was ‘Gila-Gila Regu’ whilst ‘Asal Boleh’ 2^nd Runner-up.  Each team received the championship medals for their feat.  The prize giving was done by UMS Youth and Sports Assistant, Douglas Eric Elisa Tar.

Besides Sepak Takraw which involved 12 teams, various sports activities were also organised.  Among them were futsal, netball and volleyball.  The good weather adds up to the fine performance by our UMS students.

The organising of this championship among others was aimed at giving opportunities to UMS students to be active in sporting activities and a ground to uncover new talents that can be included in major sporting events.  It was also a step to cultivate healthy lifestyle through sports and recreation. – FL

Source: Sharif Idrus Abdul Taib, BT11110152 & Muhammad Safiuddin Husin, BT11110099.

                                                             
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