The 2025 Athletics Games of Tianjin University of Technology (TUT) opened at the university sports ground on April 23. The university’s senior leadership, including Liu Dongzhi, Lian Jijian, Xu Rui, Chen Shengyong, Wang Tie, Feng Hua, and Su Ronghua, attended the opening ceremony. The ceremony was presided over by Ye Ning, the Vice President and Member of the Standing Committee of the Party Committee. Members of the organizing committee and heads of various departments were seated on the rostrum.
Amidst majestic and resonant music, students and faculty contingents from 20 departments marched past the rostrum. Dressed in uniforms and chanting spirited slogans, they moved in perfect step with energetic strides, showcasing a competitive and determined spirit that drew resounding cheers from the audience.
In his address, Lian Jijian, President and Deputy Party Secretary of the University, expressed sincere gratitude to all athletes, referees, and staff. He emphasized the university’s strong commitment to physical education, highlighting ongoing reforms in teaching, innovative sports programs, and improved athletic facilities.
President Lian noted that TUT students have achieved remarkable success in national and international competitions, demonstrating the vibrant spirit of the university. He called on all students and faculty to embrace healthy lifestyles, stay active on sports grounds, and carry the sportsmanship from the games into their daily studies, work, and the university’s “Double First-Class” initiative, advancing institutional excellence and contributing to China’s education advancement.
Party Secretary Liu Dongzhi officially declared the opening.
The mass performance featured a hundred-member Tai Chi fan formation that blended strength and grace. A sea of red fans swirled like rising flames, while white outfits flowed like a sweeping galaxy. A sports dance segment followed, impressing with precise movements, rhythmic accuracy, and elegant yet energetic style, beautifully merging power and artistry. The captivating long-fan dance, with its fluid and graceful motions, reflected the charm of traditional Chinese virtue.
Following this, the university administrators stepped onto the track and led the students and faculty in a brisk walk.
On the field, athletes competed with fearless determination. Off the field, cheer squads maintained relentless energy, while officials ensured fair judgment. Support staff and volunteers fulfilled their duties with dedication and warm service. The excitement extended online, with campus communities rallying behind athletes through the university’s official Douyin platform. Meanwhile, selections for the Sportsmanship Award proceeded in full swing.
After intense competition, the final rankings were announced:
Men’s Group A Top 3:College of Electrical Engineering and Automation, College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering, College of Management
Women’s Group A Top 3: College of Management, College of Computer Science and Engineering, College of Integrated Circuit Science and Engineering
Men’s Group B Top 3: College of Maritime Transportation, College of Huaxin Software, College of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering
Women’s Group B Top 3: College of Huaxin Software, College of Environmental Science and Safety Engineering, Technical College for the Deaf
The Sportsmanship Awardwas presented to the College of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, College of Science, College of Marxism, College of Art and Design, and the Institute of Ocean Energy and Intelligent Construction.
With the collective efforts of all participants, the 2025 TUT Athletics Games concluded.
Tianjin University of Technology integrates sports into its educational mission, building a holistic “Five-Educations” model through physical education, athletics, and competitions. The university has consistently excelled in sports at all levels, with its elite teams winning over 350 gold medals. It has hosted national-level events such as the Tai Chi and Wushu competitions of China’s 13th National Games, and has earned honors including the national “President’s Cup”for Outstanding Sports Programand recognition as an “Model Unit” for the 31st FISU World University Summer Games.
