Ricardo Vargas: Fueled by Passion, United by Football

Ricardo Vargas, captain of DKU Men’s Varsity Football, finds strength in his passion for the sport and the bonds with his teammates. Football has shaped his resilience, leadership, and drive, both on and off the field.

The 2nd DKU Ultimate Cup concludes successfully with DKU winning 3rd place!

On March 8, the 2nd DKU Ultimate Cup at Duke Kunshan University saw eight universities compete in a thrilling display of skill and teamwork. The University of Nottingham Ningbo China won the championship, followed by Tongji University and Duke Kunshan University. The event highlighted sportsmanship and camaraderie, with participants and spectators already looking forward to next year’s competition.

Pickleball Court Opens With Kickoff Event

On February 18, the brand-new pickleball courts located in phase-1 basketball court officially opened to DKU community and held the first workshop with the support of the Operations Office and Kunshan Sports Bureau. 

Tianhui Liao: Embracing Versatility Through Multi-Sports Journey

Tianhui Liao, a senior majoring in Molecular Bioscience with a focus on Biophysics and the honored recipient of the 2023 Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year award, has been passionate about sports since childhood. Currently a member of the university volleyball team, she has explored a variety of sports, including handball, track and field, judo, running, and football.

Yipeng Jiang: Determination Leads to the Success 

Yipeng Jiang, an Applied Mathematics and Computational Sciences major at DKU, is a driven athlete and student.

As captain of the Badminton Varsity Team, he has achieved significant success, including second-place finishes in national competitions and the UNNC Cup. Yipeng’s journey has been shaped by perseverance, teamwork, and discipline, which he applies both in sports and academics. He finds motivation in DKU’s supportive athletic community and aims to continue pursuing a healthy, diverse lifestyle while striving for future championships.

2024 DKU Fitness Day Award Ceremony successfully held

On December 5, the 2024 DKU Fitness Day Award Ceremony was held at the Performance Cafe, honoring individuals and teams who excelled in various aspects of the National Student Physical Health Standard Test (NSPHS) and DKU Fitness Day.