The annual NUSS Sports & Recreation Night, held on 12 April 2025, drew about 130 members to Kent Ridge Guild House for an evening that celebrated the dedication, camaraderie, and achievements of our vibrant sports community.
The evening began with an opening address by NUSS Vice-President I and Chairperson of the Sports & Recreation Sub-Committee, Mr Vincent Rasa Benedict, who expressed his heartfelt gradtitute to all the section members, followed by the presentation of key awards by NUSS Vice-President II, Mr Nakoorsha Abdul Kadir, recognising outstanding achievements. The Table Tennis Section was named Most Promising Section 2025, while the Pickleball Section was honoured as NUSS Section of the Year 2025 for its significant growth and accomplishments. The NUSS Sportswoman 2025 was presented to Ms Ee June Foo from the DanceSport Section in recognition of her exceptional performance and dedication to the sport.
The evening also featured the presentation of prizes for the Inter-Section Games, which had taken place earlier that day. Members across various Sections participated in a full day of friendly competitions from 9am to 6pm, held at Kent Ridge Guild House and SAFRA Mount Faber. A total of eight sports were played, including badminton, balut, bowling, darts, pickleball, social mahjong, table tennis and tennis. The games served as a valuable platform for cross-section engagement and showcased the talent and enthusiasm of the NUSS sports community. Prizes were presented by Mr Lee Hay Keong, Deputy Chairperson of the Sports & Recreation Sub-Committee.
Throughout the night, guests were also treated to live performances by the NUSS Band, Silverstones, who kept spirits high between the various activities. Adding to the evening’s festivities was the popular Boat Race, followed by the highly anticipated Lucky Draw segment, with prizes presented by Mr Vincent Rasa Benedict and Mr Nakoorsha Abdul Kadir, bringing a vibrant close to a memorable day of competition, recognition, and fellowship.
With such strong momentum, the NUSS Sport & Recreation Sections look forward to another exciting year ahead.
