The preliminary rounds of the 2026 NCKU Mixed Relay entered their fourth day yesterday (May 21), with the competitive heat at the Kuang-Fu Campus track reaching its peak. A total of 18 teams took to the track in consecutive heats, delivering high-intensity performances accompanied by raucous support from the sidelines.

The National Cheng Kung University（NCKU） 2026 Mixed Relay Race entered its third day of preliminary heats on May 20. Executive Vice President Chen Yuh-Neu attended the event to encourage participating faculty and students, opening her remarks with the legendary story of Olympian Eric Moussambani.

The excitement continued to build on May 19 as National Cheng Kung University (NCKU) hosted the second day of time trials for its 2026 Mixed Relay Race. Thirty-two teams joined the second-day preliminary rounds. While athletes pushed their limits to secure a spot in the finals, many also looked to eclipse the benchmark times set during the opening day on May 18, fostering a spirit of self-improvement and cross-disciplinary teamwork.

Following its critically acclaimed debut last year, National Cheng Kung University’s "Mixed Relay Race" has returned with unprecedented momentum, setting a new record for event scale. This year's competition has drawn a massive turnout, with 103 teams and over 2,000 faculty members and students hitting the track. The five-day preliminary rounds kicked off on May 18 at the NCKU Kuang-Fu Campus sports field, where teams will battle for a spot in the top 24 to advance to the finals on June 8.

Professor Chih-Ping Wu, Chair Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), and Distinguished Professor Wei-Chou Hsu of the Department of Electrical Engineering have been named recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Engineering Professor Award by the Chinese Institute of Engineers, recognizing their distinguished achievements in academic research, engineering applications, and industry collaboration.