On 8 June 2024, around 80 alumni and students gathered at PolyU for our inaugural board game competition, “Strategic Moves @ Alumni Atrium: Rummikub Friendly Match”. The atmosphere was vibrant as they fully immersed themselves in the competition, not only showcasing their intelligence and skills but also forging connections across generations, faculties, and industries.
The competition was co-organised by the Alumni Affairs Office and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Student Affairs Office Chess and Boardgames Club, with the Hong Kong Dream Rider Education Association serving as the judge. Participants were first divided into two groups, namely the “Alumni Group” and the “Student Group”, each exhibiting impressive strategies, displaying intense concentration, and executing decisive moves! After multiple battles, Ms Elgin Lau Yuen-kan, Miss Ng Tsz-ching, and Miss Tang Ka-hei claimed the first, second, and third places in the Alumni Group, while the top three contestants in the Student Group were Miss Chung Wing-nam, Ms Chan Yuen-ching, and Mr Lin Chi-kit respectively. These six skilled individuals then advanced to the final round, competing fiercely and adding an extra layer of excitement as the outcome hung in the balance. Ultimately, Ms Elgin Lau Yuen-kan, one of our alumni, emerged as the overall champion. Congratulations!
The Alumni Atrium resounded with applause and laughter during the award presentation. The winners were granted coveted trophies and Hotel ICON dining vouchers by Ms Maewoon Diana Liu, Director of Alumni Affairs. Additionally, many graduates joined our recently established board games interest club on the spot, looking forward to attending more gatherings to interact and exchange ideas with like-minded peers. The interest club is expanding, and alumni interested in joining are welcome to fill out this online registration form.
