108 Pairs Compete in Domino Tournament Celebrating UNP’s 72nd Anniversary

Padang – A total of 108 pairs have been registered for the domino tournament held as part of the 72nd Anniversary celebrations of Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP). The competition, taking place from October 14 to 16, 2026, at the UNP Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (FMIPA) Hall, brings together members of the university community across three categories: male UNP lecturers; male administrative staff, customer service (CS) personnel, and security officers; and female participants comprising lecturers, administrative staff, CS personnel, and security officers.

The tournament coordinator, Mardepi Saputra, M.Pd., explained that the competition is one of the sporting activities organized to engage the university community in celebrating UNP’s 72nd anniversary.

According to the match schedule obtained by the Office of Communication and Strategic Marketing (KKPS) on Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the men’s administrative staff, CS, and security category features 44 pairs, while the men’s lecturer category and the women’s category each consist of 32 pairs. This brings the total number of participating pairs across the three categories to 108.

The tournament is being conducted in several stages, beginning with the preliminary rounds and progressing to the finals. On Wednesday (October 14, 2026), the competition opened with matches in the men’s administrative staff, CS, and security category, followed by the women’s category. The tournament continues on Thursday (October 15, 2026), with subsequent rounds determining which pairs advance to the next stage.

On Friday (October 16, 2026), the tournament is scheduled to progress through the quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals. The trophy presentation ceremony for the winners is scheduled to take place in the evening following the conclusion of all matches.

This event aligns with Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being. Participation in sporting activities within the university environment helps promote healthy lifestyles while strengthening social connections and fostering a sense of community among faculty members and university staff.

(Danu/Utr/KKPS)