Inter-Faculty Games Tug-of-War final draws strong community support at SMU Patron's Day 2026

As part of SMU Patron’s Day 2026 on 30 January 2026, the SMU Sports Union Inter-Faculty Games brought together students from all seven SMU schools to compete for the coveted SMOO Trophy and attractive prizes. One of the highlights of the competition was the Tug-of-War final, where teams from the School of Economics and the School of Computing and Information Systems battled for the championship honours in a spirited display of strength, teamwork, and determination.

This photograph captures the intensity of the final match as competitors strained for victory before an enthusiastic crowd of supporters. Among the spectators cheering on the finalists were Professor Alan Chan, Provost of SMU ; Professor Lily Kong, President of SMU ; Mr Piyush Gupta, Chairman of SMU ; and Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Their presence underscored the significance of Patron’s Day as a celebration of SMU’s vibrant community, institutional pride, and enduring spirit of camaraderie.