Team FUOYE Shines At ASUU Games Zonal Playoff, Records 19 Podium Finishes

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti has recorded an impressive outing at the Zonal Playoff of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Games, securing 19 podium finishes across various sporting events.

Team ASUU FUOYE, under the chairmanship of Dr. Fagbuagun Ojo Abayomi, represented the University at the competition, demonstrating commendable performances and competitive spirit across the different sporting categories.

In the track events, ASUU FUOYE athletes recorded outstanding results. Com. Igwe Mark secured second position in the men's 100m and emerged first in the men's 200m. Com. Ojobola Folasade won first position in both the women's 100m and 200m, while Com. Adeyemo Deborah secured second position in the women's 200m. Com. Samuel emerged first in the men's 400m, while Com. Hosea secured first positions in both the men's 800m and 1500m events.

In the field events, ASUU FUOYE also recorded notable achievements. Com. Sunday O. secured second position in men's Shot Put, while Com. Adeyemo emerged first in women's Shot Put and Com. Okafor secured second position. In Javelin, Com. Arogundade O. won first position in the men's category, while Com. Ojobola and Com. Adeyemo secured first and second positions, respectively, in the women's category. In Long Jump, Com. Hosea secured second position in the men's category, while Com. Adeyemo and Com. Ojobola emerged first and second, respectively, in the women's category.

In other sporting events, Com. Ojobola secured third position in women's Scrabble, Mr. Tinka Jatto emerged first in men's Chess, while Dr. Okafor secured second position in women's singles Badminton.

Overall, the University's contingent recorded 19 podium finishes, comprising 11 first-place, 8 second-place and 1 third-place positions.

The first-place winners will proceed to represent FUOYE at the grand finale of the ASUU Games scheduled to take place in Abuja in 2027.

ASUU FUOYE acknowledges the leadership and coordination of Dr. Adebolu Adekoya, as well as the dedication and collective contributions of all members to this commendable achievement.