The management of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife says the institution is set to host a successful 2023 West African Universities Games (WAUG).
The institution’s Public Relations Officer (PRO), Abiodun Olanrewaju, disclosed in a statement on Thursday that the 2023 WAUG would begin on Dec. 16.
”It will involve sports contingents from universities in the West African sub-region and participants will compete for medals in sports such as tennis, table tennis, basketball and athletics, and many more,” he said.
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Olanrewaju added that the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, would be the special guest of honour during the opening and closing ceremonies of the games.
“The closing ceremony will come up on Dec. 22,” he added.(NAN)