KUCHING: Shooter Jonathan Wong Guanjie from Universiti Putra Malaysia and archer from Universiti Sains Malaysia Fatin Nurfatehah Mat Salleh were named the Majlis Sukan Universiti Malaysia (Masum) Sportsman and Sportswoman at the Masum Sports Awards presentation ceremony at a local hotel here last Sunday.
The event was hosted by Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) to recognise the contribution of athletes from institutions of higher learning in the nation who have represented the country at the Rio Olympics last year.
Masum chairman Datuk Dr Abdullah Mohammad Said the awards were aimed at inspiring and motivating athletes and staff of these institutes to continue to be active in propelling sports to greater heights.
Among those present at the awards presentation were Youth and Sports Assistant Minister Snowdan Lawan and Unimas deputy vice chancellor (Students Affairs and Alumni) Prof Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman.
The event was also attended by athletes and officials and agencies involved in receiving the awards from Masum for their contribution towards sports development and their achievements at national and international competitions.