41 Universities’ Athletes Arrive Benin as NUGA begins World University Games trials

Students from 41 universities across the country have arrived in Benin, Edo State, to begin trials for the World University...

Edo to host NUGA trials

The Nigerian University Games Association has announced that the 2023 NUGA trials for athletes to the World University Games will be held in Edo State, in partnership with the University of Benin. The trials are set to take place in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, from May 8 to May 14. According to a statement from NUGA's Acting Secretary General, Chidiebere Ezeani, the trials will take place at Benin City's Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium and include seven sports: badminton, judo, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis. Along with fresh competitors vying for a position on the Nigerian squad competing at the World University Games, the tournament will showcase athletes who excelled at the 26th NUGA Games. “We have the best facilities in Nigeria, and we are happy to...