75 student-athletes to represent Nigeria at World University Games

75 student-athletes to represent Nigeria at World University Games

Hassan Abdulsalam 12:41 - 27.05.2023

The 75 student-athletes were selected from 22 universities and compete in seven different sports disciplines.

The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) has selected 75 student-athletes to represent Nigeria at the World University Games.

The students were picked at the trials held in Benin City, Edo State.

Pulse Sports reported that Nigeria will join other Nation to compete at the competition that will take place from July 27 to August 8 in Chengdu, China.

The 75 student-athletes were selected from 22 universities and compete in seven different sports disciplines.

These brilliant athletes were discovered, trained, and developed in Nigerian universities, which helped them realize their full potential.

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Athletes during world university games trials in Edo State

NUGA, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development and the Ministry of Education, is working tirelessly to ensure the necessary financial support to facilitate the participation of these athletes at the World University Games.

Nigeria is expected to compete for honors in seven games, including track and field, swimming, badminton, judo, Taekwondo, Table Tennis, and Tennis.

What is World University Games?

Student-athletes from all over the world come together every two years for the World University Games, a multisport competition where they compete for medals in a variety of sports.

NUGA set for World University Games

Every two years, the multi-sport competition brings together student-athletes from all around the world to compete for honors in a range of sports.

Over 10,000 participants from more than 170 countries will be in China for the Games.

Almost 10,000 participants from more than 170 nations are anticipated for the event's 2023 edition, which has been announced for Chengdu, China.

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