For the third year, wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) backed the Philippine University Games (Unigames), the only privately run national collegiate sports event in the country.
Held in Iloilo from Oct. 21 to 28, the 19th Unigames brought together 42 colleges and universities from all over the Philippines to compete in 13 sports disciplines including basketball, badminton, football, sepak takraw, swimming, taekwondo, and volleyball.
De La Salle University emerged as the winningest school with five titles for men’s badminton, men’s lawn tennis and women’s chess, lawn tennis and volleyball.
Smart’s support for the Unigames is in line with its commitment to sports development, especially at the youth and grassroots levels.
The company is known for its sports advocacy, having supported national athletes such as Gilas Pilipinas and the Azkals, as well as the activities of various sports organizations.
Unigames participants were also able to maximize Smart’s free internet offer during the tournament, as the promo enabled the athletes to quickly get information about game results. /PR