Nilai, Malysia - April 16 was the final day of 1^st AUAC & 3^rd AUBC 3x3. The Victory Ceremony started from 3:00 pm in the venue of USIM (Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia), immediately after the last match of Recurve Men. Totally, 12 set of medals were awarded for 12 disciplines, 3x3 Basketball Men and Women, Compound Men and Women, Compound Men's, Women's and Mixed Team, Recurve Men and Women, Recurve Men's, Women's and Mixed Team

When the flags of the winning countries/regions slowly rising in the solemn tune of AUSF anthem, the honor not only for the participants themselves, but also for the countries and regions they represented were highlighted. During these 2 events, Chinese Taipei team was the biggest winner.

The Closing Ceremony was followed after the last medal was awarded. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Hazally Jali, Under Secretary of Sports Division of Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia, delievered a speech. He congratulated all the teams on their wonderful performances and expressed gratitude to AUSF, Malaysia University Sports Council(MASUM), Malaysia Basketball Association(MABA) and National Archery Association of Malaysia(NAAM) for their hard work and devotion in the championships which gave athletes the opportunities to make their dreams come true.

Dr. Omar A. Al-Hai, AUSF Senior Vice President said in his speech, "no matter you won the medals or not, you are the best. Because you were the best selected representing your country and region." He also expressed the gratitude to the Technical Delegates, Organizing Committee, the Malaysian University Sports Council, the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia Basketball Association, National Archery Association of Malaysia for the wonderful organization. Last but not least, he gave the heartfelt appreciation to the 80 volunteers.

With the lowering down of AUSF flag, the 1st Asian University Archery Championship and 3rd Asian University 3x3 Basketball Championship concluded. Safe trip back home. See you soon in next event.

Medalist 

On AUSF calendar, next event will be 2017 Asian-Pacific Futsal & Cheerleading Championship will be held from 18 - 25 September 2017 in Yinchuan, China. The detailed information could be downloaded on www.ausf.org. Yinchuan welcomes you!

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(Source: AUSF Secretariat)