UPM New Athlete Orientation Program Session 2020/2021 was conducted by the Section of Athlete Preparation through Google Meeting. This program was running smoothly on 1 November 2020 (Sunday) at 9.30 am. The participation of athletes through the virtual world had a positive impact on where new UPM athletes are very committed to the Sports Center program to know more detail about the role of the Sports Center, especially at UPM.

The program began with an opening speech and description of the Sports Center by YBrs. Dr. Hanafiah Ayub, Head of UPM Sports Center followed by the role of the Athlete Development & Sports Excellence function by Mr. Muhammad Malik Ahmad Tobias. Mr. Mohamad Razizi Midin also successfully explains the functions of Sports Management & Facilities as well as Sports Management.

Sports Centers often organize special programs for new athletes who successfully step into UPM. It is implemented to provide information on the role of the Sports Center to new students so that they will understand and follow the correct procedures to live a new life as UPM Students and Athletes.

This program is very meaningful for new athletes, especially this time entry which is so different because of the Covid-19 Pandemic. However, they still hold their respective Sports Training according to the area and training Center at their location.

Sports Centers always encourage athletes to train on their own to improve sports performance and do not take this Pandemic issue as the main reason to avoid training.

UPM has successfully received 152 new athletes this semester and another 20 in the second intake.

A total of 90 students who successfully join into this orientation program and the rest doesn’t manage to join due to several problems.

Dr. Hanafiah Ayub, Head of Sports Center is giving an explanation on the History and Function of Sports Center, UPM as well as introducing the line of officers responsible for sports development at UPM. He also introduced the facilities available at the Sports Center.

Mr. Muhammad Malik Ahmad Tobias, Head of Sports Development & Excellence is presenting information on the Preparation of Athletes in the MASUM, SUKIPT, National, International Championships. In addition, he also explain the Credit Co-Curriculum under the Sports Center, Athlete Welfare, and Sports Scholarships.

Mr. Mohamad Razizi Midin, Head of Sports & Facilities Management has explained the procedure on booking courts and sports facilities. Apart from that, he also conveyed that various organizations have been implemented at the UPM, National and International levels. The clinic program is also emphasized specifically for athletes who want to know in-depth about a sport they want to learn.

Date of Input: 16/11/2020 | Updated: 16/11/2020 | amin_mustafha