October 20, 2022 — The University Sports and Cultural Olympics officially opened today at the Marcos Sports Complex, DMMMSU-SLUC, Agoo, La Union. It is the first major student gathering in DMMMSU since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Competitions are taking place from October 20 to 21, 2022.

Highlights of the opening ceremony were the presentation of competing teams by the Heads of the different campuses including that of the Open University System, oath of sportsmanship by  Rica Alexandra (Chess Gold Medalist), oath of amateurism by Prof. Ralph Christian Carungay, lighting of the athletic urn by Jomer Vinarao, Dexter Datalio, Dave Argueza, and Fernando Reyes, and pep squad competition.

In his message, President Jaime I. Manuel, Jr. challenged the athletes and participants in the cultural events to give their best not only during the inter-campus competitions but most especially when they are going to compete outside DMMMSU.

The two-day event is set to be jam-packed with different sports and cultural events that will put the athletic and artistic prowess of DMMMSU students into test. (Jerald Saculles)