The VC said, “Sports is not a do-or-die affair. Participating in competitions brings joy, happiness, unity, peace and love among athletes.’’
Governor Bassey Otu has assured that Cross River is fully prepared and safe to host the 2026 edition of the Nigerian Universities Games Association.
UNIPORT won the 26th NUGA amassing: 61gold, 29 silver and 30 bronze making a total of 120 medals.
UNIJOS defeated the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, for the hosting rights while University of Calabar withdrew its bid.
While Stella Ayanleke won gold in the 100m women hurdles final, Oyeniyi Abejoye also won gold in the men category.
No fewer than 76 higher institutions are competing for medals at the ongoing Nigeria University Games (NUGA).
About 78 universities and more than 10,000 athletes will compete in football, athletics, badminton, hockey, cricket, chess, judo, and a host of other sporting events.
UNILAG defeated the University of Jos 76-67 points for the hosting rights of the 26th edition of the games, set to hold from March 16 to March 27, 2022.
