Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) demonstrated its commitment to community health and well-being by providing free access to its sports facilities and supporting equipment for community use. On Saturday, 26 April 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the university granted the Ko Taeo Youth Football Club permission to use its futsal court, tables, and plastic chairs free of charge to organize a futsal tournament for children under the age of 13.
This initiative reflected the university’s commitment to making its sports infrastructure and recreational facilities accessible to local communities without financial barriers. By allowing community organizations to use university facilities at no cost, RUTS supported opportunities for children and young people to participate in physical activities, develop sporting skills, improve physical and mental well-being, and cultivate teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
Furthermore, the provision of free sports facilities demonstrated RUTS’s role in sharing university resources for public benefit, promoting inclusive community engagement, and strengthening partnerships with local organizations. The initiative contributed to Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3): Good Health and Well-being by facilitating free community access to sports and recreational facilities, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and supporting sustainable youth development.
RUTS Provides Free Access to University Football Facilities to Support the 2025 GSB School Bank Sports Festival and Youth Well-being
Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya (RUTS) demonstrated its commitment to community health promotion and youth development by providing access to its standard football field for external organizations and community activities. In response to a request from Korno and Nash Co., Ltd., the university made its football facilities available as the venue for the “2025 Government Savings Bank (GSB) School Bank Sports Festival,” held on 18–19 August 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The initiative reflected RUTS’s commitment to sharing university sports infrastructure for public benefit and supporting opportunities for young people from the GSB School Bank network to participate in organized sporting activities. By providing a suitable environment for sports participation, the university helped encourage physical activity, improve physical and mental well-being, develop athletic abilities, and cultivate teamwork, discipline, unity, and sportsmanship among young participants.
Furthermore, the initiative strengthened collaboration between the university and external organizations in promoting constructive youth activities and community engagement.
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