Improving Healthy Lifestyle, the Biggest Sports Event for IPB University Students is Re-Opened

The Opening of Olimpiade Mahasiswa IPB University (OMI) was held again on Saturday, 4/5 at the Gymnasium of IPB Dramaga Campus. Dr Ujang Suwarna, as the Director of Directorate of Student Affairs (Ditmawa) IPB University said that OMI is the biggest sports event for IPB University students.

“Ditmawa strongly supports this activity by providing various facilities for students to organize OMI. I hope OMI will make students healthier and stronger by increasing healthy lifestyle,” said Dr Ujang.

In addition, the Rector of IPB University, Prof Arif Satria who also attended the symbolic opening gave motivation and advised, “The spirit to the OMI participants who will compete. Winning and losing is normal, so you should not be discouraged,” said Prof Arif in his speech.

Meanwhile, Hamdan Hafizh Harahap, Chief Executive of OMI 2024 said that OMI presents 12 sports, namely: chess, basketball, volleyball, futsal, field tennis, table tennis, badminton, Mobile Legends, PES, PUBG Mobile, athletics and Valorant.

“Regarding supporters, we have agreed on the rules from opening to closing, both inside the gymnasium, and outside the gymnasium. Hopefully OMI will run smoothly and successfully,” said Hamdan.

The enthusiasm of students in this OMI 2024 activity is very large. This was proven at the opening of OMI 2024 which was attended by all participants consisting of faculties and schools at IPB University. (IAAS/PRP)