Davaaragchaa Damdinsuren: From Mongolia to DKU, Finding Freedom on the Court
Davaaragchaa Damdinsuren, a Class of 2029 undergraduate at Duke Kunshan University studying Data Science, is a power forward on the DKU Men’s Basketball Team. Originally from Mongolia, he began playing basketball in his first year of high school after previously playing football. Before coming to DKU, he mainly played center; at DKU, he transitioned to […]
DKU Judo Varsity Won 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze Medals in 2026 “One City, One Dojo” National Judo City League Finals
Kunshan, China – October From October 5 to 6, 2026, the 2026 “One City, One Dojo” National Judo City League Finals and National Dojo & Club Judo Championships were held in Chongqing. Following a strong performance at the Changsha leg in September, six student-athletes from the Duke Kunshan University Judo Varsity Team qualified to compete on this […]
DKU Judo Team Competes at the 2026 “Sairun Cup” National Judo City League
Kunshan, China – September From September 19 to 20, 2026, the 2026 “One City, One Dojo” “Sairun Cup” National Judo City League (Changsha) was held. Hosted by the Chinese Judo Association, the event brought together 67 teams and nearly 600 judoka from across China. The Judo Team poses for a group photo Making its first […]
Amy Beltran Rosas: From Supporter to Leader Through Community and Teamwork
Amy Beltran Rosas, an undergraduate in Duke Kunshan’s Class of 2027 from Los Angeles, California, is one of the spirit captains of the DKU Ultimate Frisbee team. She first discovered ultimate frisbee after coming to DKU and went from being one of the team’s biggest supporters on the sidelines to becoming a player — and […]
Duke Kunshan University Tai Chi Team Competes at 2026 Jiangsu Provincial Martial Arts Championship
Kunshan, China – August Seven members of the Duke Kunshan University Tai Chi Team competed in the 2026 Jiangsu Provincial School Martial Arts Championship at Suzhou University of Science and Technology this past weekend. The team competed in four events and earned three first-place awards, four second-place awards, and two additional awards. Tai Chi Team […]
Summer Sports for Growth｜Exclusive Sports Camp for Faculty’s Kids Returns as Scheduled
Kunshan, China – June All children train enthusiastically as a team Last summer, many faculty members reached out to us, sharing their struggles with childcare and arranging regular physical activities for their children during school breaks. In response to these real-life needs, we launched a sports program for faculty kids. This initiative was not organized […]
Beyond the Gym, Fitness Program in Action
Kunshan, China – May Sports and fitness have become an integral and energetic part of campus life. Since its founding, DKU Athletics has offered a wide range of vibrant fitness programs, including open classes, fitness events, and wellness services. “Bring In, Send Out” Project | Full-Coverage Sports Service Bring In | Fitness Workshops at the Sports […]
2026 DKU Athletics Awards Recap | Beyond the Game, A Celebration of Us
Kunshan, China – April 27 Applause, anticipation, and a shared sense of pride filled the AB Ballroom on April 27 as the DKU community came together for the 2026 DKU Athletics Awards. Opening Remarks Dean of Student Experience-Christopher Van Velzer Christopher talks about the true value of DKU’s campus sports experience. He states that taking […]
Suzhou Football League 2026 Season Recap – DKU Men’s Football Secured 4th place
Kunshan, China – April Team group photo After a full season of competitive fixtures and 12 closely contested matches, the 2026 Suzhou Football League concluded with Duke Kunshan University finishing in 4th place overall. The final score of the match In the final home match of the season, the DKU men’s football team came from […]
DKU Claims Championship at 2026 Kunshan College Basketball League！
Kunshan, China – April 16 After five days of competition and intense matches, the 2026 Kunshan Basketball Association Cup Kunshan University Basketball League came to a successful conclusion recently. Duke Kunshan University basketball varsity team reverse the situation throughout the tournament and ultimately won the championship with a perfect record! In the April 16 final, […]
