NOUN Staff School Clinches Medals at 2026 NDA Sports Competition in Kaduna

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Staff School, Kaduna, has recorded an impressive performance at the 2026 Sports Competition hosted by the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA).

The institution emerged as one of the standout participants at the annual athletic event.Track and Field AchievementsThe school mobilised a 16-pupil contingent to the competition.

The team structure and podium finishes included:Relay Success: The boys' relay team clinched a gold medal in the 4x100 metres track event.Podium Finish: The girls' relay team earned a bronze medal following a competitive performance.

Team Structure: Eight pupils actively competed in the track categories, while the remaining eight served as an official student support group.Commitment to Holistic EducationReacting to the victory, the Director of the Centre for Human Resource Development (CHRD), Dr. Amos Iliya, reaffirmed management's commitment to prioritizing sports infrastructure and training tools.

He stressed that regular physical activities provide an essential balance to digital screen time while strengthening cardiovascular and bone health.Dr. Iliya explained that team sports cultivate resilience, focus, and pressure management, which directly correlate with enhanced classroom performance. He noted that high-performing athletic programs project positive institutional values, framing the winning pupils as exemplary ambassadors of NOUN.