The Tumpang Games 2025 – the 41st Thailand University Personnel Games was held from 3-10 May 2025, under the concept of “Power of Spirit,” reflecting the spirit of sportsmanship: knowing how to lose, knowing how to win, and knowing how to forgive. The event brought together athletes and related personnel from 59 higher education institutions across the country, totaling over 7,000 participants competing for 426 gold medals in 17 sports.
On 3 May 2025, the faculty, staff, and athletes of Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU) participated in the opening ceremony of the Tumpang Games 2025, at the Tumpang Central Stadium, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat. Miss Waraporn Rungtrakarn, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), presided over the opening ceremony. Also in attendance were Mr. Witthaya Khiaorod, Deputy Governor of Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusit Pradabpet, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the University Sports Board of Thailand (USBT); Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chanchai Suksuwan, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Sports Promotion for Excellence of the USBT; and delegations of athletes and officials from 59 institutions nationwide.
STOU sent a total of 58 athletes and officials to compete in 7 sports: football, futsal, table tennis, swimming, petanque, esports, and badminton. STOU ended their Tumpang Games 2025 with 6 medals:
- 1 Gold Medal in Mixed-gender E-Sport
- 2 Silver Medals in Men’s E-Sport and Men’s 4x50m Freestyle Relay (45-49)
- 3 Bronze Medals in Men’s 4x50m Medley Relay (45-49), Women’s 50m Breaststroke (50-54), and Men’s Individual Petanque.
The university’s continuous support and promotion of various programs serve as a crucial mechanism to encourage personnel to recognize and prioritize their own health. Furthermore, it fosters happiness, unity, and a positive atmosphere within the workplace.
