The Global Buddies Club Strikes Success with a Bowling Tournament for Cultural Exchange and Unity

News and Photos By Raedi Firstyawan Santosa

The Global Buddies Club (GBC) organised a bowling tournament at Kedah Bowl on 23 December 2023 from 12.30 to 3.30 pm. The programme aimed to foster cultural exchange, integration, and socialisation. It also aimed to create a sense of belonging, promote physical activity, and offer networking opportunities between GBC members and the UUM mobility students. Ultimately, they aim to provide all participants with a fun and inclusive environment that balances student life.

GBC members and mobility students, comprised of 36 participants, joined the programme. They were divided into nine groups, with four members each. This event was not just about the game; it celebrated cultural exchange, building bridges between international students and their adaptation to life in Malaysia. The echoes of laughter and the clatter of bowling pins symbolised the connections formed, transcending borders and creating a vibrant tapestry of unity.

Three groups won the tournament, with Group 1 (i.e., Aisha, Xiao Miao, Yolanda and Kirthi) as the winner, Group 3 (i.e., Mifzal, Kevira, Yingchun, and Dzakiyyatul) as the runner ups and lastly, Group 9 (i.e. Lita, Huwaida, Raedi, and Qeeha) as the second runner up.