By Uzor Odigbo
The World University Games Trials started on Monday, May 8, 2023, as 315 athletes from 41 universities will compete for their spot to represent Nigeria at the 31st Universiade in Chengdu, China, scheduled for July 28–August 8, 2023.
For the first time, Gombe State would be featuring five Athletes, four male and one female from the Army University Biu, Sponsored by the Gombe State AthIetics Association Chairman Hon. Ahmed Shuaibu Gara Gombe.
The trials will feature seven sports, including athletics, badminton, judo, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis, and will be held at the University of Benin and Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.
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The event promises to be an exciting showcase of Nigeria’s top university-level talent, as athletes compete for the chance to represent their country at the prestigious international event.
The trials are also an opportunity for athletes to demonstrate their skills and ability to compete at the highest level, inspiring others to take up sports and pursue their athletic dreams.
The NUGA World University Games Trials is an important milestone in the Nigerian sports calendar, and Nigerians are encouraged to come out and support the talented athletes.