On May 6, 2025, Assistant Professor Dr. Neeranat Kaewprasert Rakangthong, Director of the Center for Educational Services at Walailak University, had the honor of presenting medals to the winners of the E-SPORT competition—one of the featured sports at the 41st Thailand University Staff Games “Tumpang Games.” The award ceremony took place at the Pattarathammaphorn Conference Room, Medical Center Hospital, Walailak University.

The E-SPORT competition drew widespread interest from university personnel across the country, with participants representing institutions from various regions. This strong turnout reflects the growing recognition of E-SPORT as a legitimate competitive field and highlights the Thai higher education sector’s enthusiasm for promoting new-age sports that combine technology, strategic thinking, and teamwork.

During the award ceremony, Dr. Neeranat expressed her admiration for all participants, commending their skill, discipline, and sportsmanship. She emphasized that the University Staff Games are not just a competition, but a platform for learning, networking, and enhancing physical and mental well-being among university personnel nationwide.

Walailak University was honored to host this year’s “Tumpang Games,” which featured competitions in 17 sports categories. Among them, E-SPORT emerged as one of the most popular, especially among the younger generation of university staff, thanks to its modern format and professionally managed organization that met national standards.

The ceremony atmosphere was warm and celebratory, with participants taking photos with university executives to commemorate this memorable sporting event.