UNIMAID Excels at NUGA Games, Clinches Multiple Medals

The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) finished 14th out of 60 universities at the recently concluded Nigeria University Games Association (NUGA) event hosted by the University of Jos, Plateau State.

UNIMAID athletes delivered outstanding performances, securing four gold medals in the following events:

• Women’s 3000 metres
• Men’s 20km walk race
• Women’s Taekwondo
• Women’s Judo

In addition, the university earned several bronze medals across a range of competitions, including:

• Women’s Judo (Open Weight)
• Women’s Judo (Heavyweight)
• Men’s Basketball
• Women’s Taekwondo (Team Event)
• Women’s Taekwondo
• Men’s Hockey
• Women’s Hockey
• Men’s Cricket Five (5) Aside
• Men’s Cricket Eleven (11) Aside

The university’s achievements at the NUGA Games underscore its growing prominence in university sports, reflecting a strong culture of discipline, talent development, and competitive excellence.

Further details on individual performances and team results will be released subsequently.