UPlympics 2025: A Spectacular Showcase of Talent and Team Spirit at UP

The highly anticipated UPlympics 2025 event, hosted by UP Student Sport was a resounding success! Held on March 20th, 2025; the event brought together participants from various faculties, day houses, and residences for a thrilling evening of competition, camaraderie, and celebration of student sportsmanship.

With an impressive array of events on the program, including sprints (100m, 200m, 400m), middle-distance races (800m, 1500m, 2000m), hurdles, relays, high jump, long jump, javelin, discus, shot put, chess, indigenous games, and the exhilarating spectators challenge. The UPlympics 2025 truly offered something for every student athlete to showcase their skills.

The atmosphere was electric as competitors gave their all, displaying incredible athleticism and determination. Whether it was the intense sprint races, the strategic moves on the chessboard, or the nostalgic excitement of the indigenous games, every corner of the event reflected the vibrant spirit of UP’s student community. The relay teams were particularly thrilling to watch, with each baton pass marking a moment of collective effort and perseverance.

We were also delighted by the strong support from the teams and spectators who rallied behind their fellow students. From cheering in the stands to participating in the spectator challenge, the energy in the air was nothing short of contagious. The event ran smoothly from 17:00 to after 23:30, and we want to extend our sincerest thanks to every participant and team member who stayed until the very end. Your support and enthusiasm were invaluable!

A special thank you goes to Tuks Athletics for their invaluable assistance in making this event a success. Your support helped elevate the experience for all involved, and we couldn't have done it without you.

The results from each event are now available on our Instagram page @up_student_sport, and for those seeking detailed insights, the event sheet can be accessed via our Linktree link in our Instagram bio. Pictures from the event are also available on the Linktree, under the “UPLYMPICS 2025” tab, so be sure to relive those incredible moments.

As the UP Student Sport Committee, we would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our photographers, Busi and Mandla, for capturing the unforgettable moments of the event. Your efforts have provided us with amazing photos to remember this event by.

We would like to also extend a huge thank you to everyone who made UPlympics 2025 a success—each participant, every team in support, and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. You’ve made this event one to remember. See you all at UPlympics 2026!

A special note to our winners: If you have not yet collected your certificates and medals, please be on the lookout for our upcoming collection announcement on our Instagram.