ITS Hosts First-Ever Indoor Handball Tournament for ASEAN University Games

ITS proudly hosted the 21st ASEAN University Games (AUG), specifically the indoor handball competition, from 26 – 30 June 2024 at ITS’ Pertamina Sports Hall. The event was participated by students from ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. This year marks the debut of handball in the AUG, making ITS’ role as host especially significant in introducing the sport to the annual ASEAN university students’ sports competitions.

At the Welcome Party on 26 June 2024, ITS’ Rector, Dr. Bambang Pramujati emphasized that the four-day tournament at the ITS campus goes beyond mere competition; it is an opportunity to build friendships, promote cultural exchange, and foster unity among universities in the ASEAN region. He encouraged participants to explore Surabaya and visit tourist-attractions like Mount Bromo. Additionally, Dr. Bambang highlighted ITS dedication to effectively organizing the tournament, including renovating the Pertamina Sports Hall to meet international standards, demonstrating ITS’ commitment to representing Surabaya and Indonesia.

Lastly, Dr. Bambang expressed his hope that hosting the event will spur the growth of handball at ITS, potentially igniting student interest in the sport. He envisions handball becoming one of the Student Activity Units (UKM) at ITS, with the aspiration of eventually producing outstanding handball student-athletes who can join ABTI. Dr. Bambang views this opportunity as a significant step toward promoting handball and enriching the sporting culture at ITS.