UNIOSUN Wins 16 Medals, Ranks Seventh At West African Games

Osun State University has won 16 medals to finish seventh among 23 universities that participated in the 15th West African Universities Games hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

A statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, said the medals comprised six silver and 10 bronze medals across four sporting events.

The statement said UNIOSUN won four silver and seven bronze medals in taekwondo, one silver and one bronze in chess, one bronze in tennis, one silver in javelin and one bronze in triple jump.

The Acting Director of Sports, Dr Teslim Kolawole, attributed the achievement to the university’s commitment to sports development and support for student-athletes.

Dr. Kolawole said the medals reflected the impact of the university’s efforts to identify and nurture sporting talents, adding that sustained support would enable the athletes to improve their performances and compete favourably at national and international events.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Odunayo Clement Adebooye, congratulated the athletes and the university’s sports team, commending their dedication, discipline and determination.

Professor Adebooye reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to identifying and developing sporting talents, promising continued support to enable students to excel in their chosen sports.

He said sports remained an important aspect of students’ development, helping to promote discipline, teamwork, resilience and leadership while enhancing the university’s visibility.

The vice-chancellor urged the athletes to build on the achievement and strive for greater success in future competitions.

The 15th edition of the West African Universities Games brought together 23 universities from across the subregion at OAU, Ile-Ife, to compete in various sporting events.