UNIOSUN Wins 16 Medals at 15th West African Universities Games; Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has won 16 medals at the 15th West African Universities Games, hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.
According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the university secured six silver medals and 10 bronze medals across taekwondo, chess, tennis and athletics.
The achievement highlights the performance of UNIOSUN student-athletes across several sporting events at the inter-university competition.
UNIOSUN Medal Breakdown at the West African Universities Games
UNIOSUN’s 16 medals came from five sporting events: taekwondo, chess, tennis, javelin and triple jump.
The medal breakdown is as follows:
- Taekwondo: Four silver medals and seven bronze medals.
- Chess: One silver medal and one bronze medal.
- Tennis: One bronze medal.
- Javelin: One silver medal.
- Triple jump: One bronze medal.
Taekwondo accounted for the largest share of the university’s medal haul, with 11 medals comprising four silver and seven bronze.
The remaining five medals came from chess, tennis and athletics events, bringing the university’s total to 16 medals.
UNIOSUN Sports Director Reacts to Medal Achievement
The university’s Acting Director of Sports, Dr Teslim Kolawole, attributed the athletes’ performance to the institution’s support for student-athletes and its efforts to develop sporting talent.
His remarks highlighted the role of institutional support in helping students participate in competitive sports and improve their performance.
UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor Congratulates Athletes
The Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, congratulated the athletes and the university’s sports team on their performance at the 15th West African Universities Games.
He also reiterated the university’s commitment to developing student sporting talent.
The 16-medal achievement represents UNIOSUN’s performance at the competition hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, with the university continuing to emphasise the development of sports alongside students’ academic pursuits.
