UNIOSUN Wins 16 Medals, Finishes Seventh at West African Universities Games

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has won 16 medals to finish seventh among 23 universities that participated in the 15th West African Universities Games hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife.

The university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, disclosed this in a statement, noting that UNIOSUN secured six silver medals and 10 bronze medals across four sporting events.

According to the statement, the university’s medal haul comprised four silver and seven bronze medals in taekwondo, one silver and one bronze in chess, one bronze in tennis, one silver in javelin and one bronze in triple jump.

The Acting Director of Sports, Dr Teslim Kolawole, attributed the achievement to the university’s commitment to sports development and its support for student-athletes.

Kolawole said the medals reflected the impact of efforts to identify and nurture sporting talents. He added that sustained investment and support would help the athletes improve their performances and compete effectively at national and international competitions.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye, congratulated the athletes and the university’s sports team, commending their dedication, discipline and determination.

Adebooye reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to identifying and developing sporting talents, promising continued support to enable students to excel in their chosen sports.

He noted that sports play an important role in students’ development by promoting discipline, teamwork, resilience and leadership while enhancing the university’s visibility.

The Vice-Chancellor urged the athletes to build on their achievement and pursue greater success in future competitions.

The 15th West African Universities Games brought together 23 universities from across the subregion at OAU, Ile-Ife, to compete in various sporting events.