CS Alumni Sports Tournament Kicks Off with Passion!
Connecting Generations through Sports and Friendship

 

To strengthen bonds among Computer Science (CS) members and foster connections between current students and alumni, the Department of Computer Science held its annual Alumni Sports Tournament from June to July 2025. Organized by the department and co-hosted by student sports teams, the event featured five competitions—volleyball, badminton, table tennis, softball, and basketball—and attracted nearly 300 participants, including alumni, students, and faculty members.

 

Five Events in Full Swing — Reviving Campus Spirit

The tournament series kicked off with the volleyball match on June 7 at 9 a.m., attracting 104 players—the largest event of the year. That same afternoon, the badminton and table tennis competitions followed. The badminton event featured 40 participants, including two professors and several alumni, while 26 students and alumni took turns competing in the table tennis matches. The lively interactions between alumni and current students fostered great camaraderie and friendly exchanges of skills.

The softball game, held on June 14, was a friendly match played under the bright sun, joined by 33 faculty members and alumni. While the game had winners and losers, it was filled even more with laughter and teamwork. Finally, the basketball tournament on July 13 brought together 64 passionate players in an energetic showdown, filling the court with enthusiasm and marking a spectacular finale to the entire series.

 

A Cross-Generational Gathering of CS Spirit

This year's tournament brought together over 100 current students, five faculty members, and nearly 150 alumni, spanning graduates from the 1970s to the 2020s. Among them was Prof. Chi-Cheng Lin (Class of 1985, Department of Information Science), now teaching at Winona State University, and the youngest freshmen of the Class of 2027. Despite the decades that separate them, all shared a common love for sports and their alma mater, demonstrating the enduring unity and legacy of the CS community.

 

Friendship and Memories on the Court

Yu-Cheng Lin (Class of 2027), current captain of the table tennis team, shared:

"I hope this event helps bridge generations—giving alumni and students a chance to play, connect, and get to know each other. The atmosphere was amazing, and it was touching to see alumni who graduated over a decade ago come back to play."

Alumnus I-Po Chen (Class of 2010), now an RD engineer at Garmin, said:

"Professor Chien-Chao Tseng invited me to join this year. It brought back great memories of playing during my student days. The gym hasn't changed much, but seeing the younger players' impressive skills—some even championship-level—makes me really proud. It would be great if future tournaments could run longer or avoid overlapping with the graduation ceremony. Overall, the event was excellent, and I hope it continues every year."

Several faculty members also joined the games! On the badminton court, Prof. Chun-Feng Wu remarked:

"It's so much fun to play alongside students and alumni!"

During the softball game, Prof. Yung-Sheng Chen (Class of 1993, Department of Information Science) commented:

"This is such a great event—it strengthens our bonds and gets everyone moving. I hope even more people join in next time!"

 

Passing Down the Spirit—From Sportsmanship to Career Wisdom

Beyond athletic competition, the tournament became a platform for networking and mentorship. Alumni such as Hou-Cheng Li (MediaTek) on the softball field, Chieh-Hao Chang (Syntec Technology) and Kuan-Ting Chen (Phison Electronics) on the volleyball court, and Wen-Sheng Lo (MediaTek) and Shuo-En Li (E.SUN Bank) on the basketball court enthusiastically shared insights about careers in the tech industry, offering valuable advice to younger participants.

After the games, many expressed their hope that the CS Alumni Cup would become an annual tradition.

"It's truly meaningful to have a platform that brings alumni back to campus to reconnect with students," said one of the event organizers. "We'll continue planning more opportunities like this, so that the CS network extends far beyond the university."

From June to July, the five tournaments were more than just sports events—they were joyful reunions of friendship and spirit. The sweat, laughter, and warm embraces on the court perfectly reflected the core values of NCTU CS: unity, innovation, and legacy.

As the summer ended, one message rang clear: the CS spirit lives on—strong, passionate, and ready to take the court again next year.