Ahead of the World University Games, the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, has rallied Team Nigeria to strive for victory and bring glory to the nation.
The upcoimng prestigious event, scheduled to take place from July 28 to August 8 in Chengdu, China, has garnered excitement and anticipation from participants worldwide.
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Prof. Ogunsola conveyed her motivating message while meeting UNILAG’s representatives bound for the World University Games at her office on the 8th floor of the Senate House.
The trio, consisting of Ayuba Daniel Ikko-Allah, Oyeniyi Kehinde Oreoluwa, and Thovoethin Sewekan Oluwasegun, has been chosen to represent the institution at the University Games.
These talented individuals, along with other Nigerian team representatives, earned their spots through rigorous trials held in Benin, Edo State.
Having excelled in their respective sports categories during the NUGA Games hosted by the University of Lagos in 2022, securing gold medals in table tennis men’s singles, table tennis women’s, and 400M athletics, they are poised to showcase their skills and determination on an international stage.
Mr. Ayuba and Miss Kehinde will proudly represent Nigeria in the sport of table tennis, while Mr. Oluwasegun will compete in athletics. The trio is set to depart for China on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, and will return on August 11, 2023.
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has taken proactive measures to ensure the Games’ success. The Games Village, situated on the Chengdu University campus, is ready to accommodate over 9,500 athletes and officials.
During the formal opening of the FISU Games Village, in-attendance dignitaries and a welcoming ceremony for the first delegation created an atmosphere of excitement and camaraderie.
As Team Nigeria gears up to represent their country at the World University Games, the encouragement from UNILAG’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola, adds fuel to their aspirations of triumph and success in Chengdu, China.
The nation eagerly awaits the outcome of this grand sporting event, which promises to showcase exceptional talent and spirited competition on an international scale.
