Silver and Bronze at ASEAN+ Inter-University Networking Games 2025

The ASEAN+ Inter-University Networking Games connect universities across regions, fostering sportsmanship through competitive games. UTAR was part of this vibrant exchange, showcasing talent, teamwork, and camaraderie on an international stage.

At the 2025 Games, UTAR students displayed outstanding skills and team spirit, securing one Silver Medal in Table Tennis and two Bronze Medals in Badminton and Women’s Volleyball.

Front row, fourth from left: Dr Voon and FAM academic Ms Leong May Li with students

UTAR athletes proudly displaying their medals with UTAR Department of Student Affairs (DSA) Kampar Campus Coordinator Ms Goh Man Hua (front row, far left) and Volleyball Coach Mr Adam Lim Kong Hock (far right)

The second ASEAN+ Inter-University Networking Games was held from 22 to 23 August 2025, organised by Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP). The event aimed to foster regional friendship, promote cultural exchange, and strengthen collaboration among ASEAN+ universities through the unifying power of sports.

The athletes for each sports team are as follows:

Table Tennis (Silver)

Au Kai Wei — Bachelor of Marketing (Honours)
Bai Deshuai — Bachelor of Marketing (Honours)
Chey Chi Hong — Bachelor of Electronics Engineering with Honours
Too Ying Chuen — Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Lai Young Chi — Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations
Lim Ching Er — Bachelor of Finance (Honours)
Michi Chong — Bachelor of Computer Science (Honours)
Derrick Pong Kai Xuan — Foundation in Arts (Management and Accountancy Stream)
Tian Yeek Cheng — Foundation in Arts (Management and Accountancy Stream)

Dr Voon engaging with students during the session

The Table Tennis team

Badminton (Bronze)

Chin Jian Ming — Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Chin Huey Xing — Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Ng Jia Shuen — Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting
Ng Jia Qian — Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Accounting
Dave Chong Jian — Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours) Communications and Networking
Marco Voon Kah Poh — Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International Shipping
Andrew Kok Ming Han — Bachelor of Information System (Honours) Information Systems Engineering
Yap Chung Chuen — Foundation in Arts (Management and Accountancy Stream)

Dr Voon engaging with students during the session

The Badminton team

Women’s Volleyball (Bronze)

Abigail Bo-Nee Lee — Bachelor of Information System (Honours) Digital Economy Technology
Suanne Chee Jie Huen — Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) Psychology
Chong Jia Xuan — Bachelor of Science (Honours) Logistics and International Shipping
Leann Peh Ling Yan — Bachelor of Science (Honours) Dietetics
Teh Min Shiuan — Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biotechnology
Tan Mi Qi — Bachelor of Science (Honours) Food Science
Ho Bui Wei — Bachelor of Marketing (Honours)
Wong Mei Ying — Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) Industrial Engineering
Tan Shi Ling — Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Advertising
Chong Sin Yie — Foundation in Arts (Management and Accountancy Stream)

Dr Voon engaging with students during the session

The Volleyball team

The Second ASEAN+ Inter-University Networking Games featured tournaments in football, badminton, table tennis, and volleyball. Universities from five ASEAN economies participated, including De La Salle University (Philippines), China University of Petroleum-Beijing, Yala Rajabhat University (Thailand), Universitas Islam Indonesia, Universitas Islam Riau (Indonesia), Universitas Kristen Indonesia, Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Ipoh (Malaysia), Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (Malaysia), and Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (Malaysia).

Dr Voon engaging with students during the session

Group photograph of the participating universities, bringing together ASEAN sports talents at a local venue