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As the date for the start of the 2023 World University Games draws nearer, Nigeria has concluded arrangements to take 100 of its best athletes to the competition.
Acting Secretary General of Nigeria University Games (NUGA) Chidiebere Ezeani, who spoke in Abuja over the weekend said, “This is indeed a great opportunity for Nigerian Students to showcase their talents at the global stage and bring glory and honour to the nation.”
The World University Games, also known as the Universiade, is a multi-sport event that takes place every two years, bringing together student-athletes from around the world to compete for honours in different sporting events.
The 2023 edition of the World University Games holds in Chengdu, China, and is expected to attract over 10,000 participants from more than 170 countries.
The Chief Marketing Officer of Red Saphire Services, Ono Akpe, the outfit hired by the Committee of Vice Chancellors to source for sponsorship for the Nigerian delegation to China said it would be honourable to have Nigeria fully represented in Chengdu.
Akpe stated that Nigeria’s flag must be hoisted in China throughout the competition with dignity and pride, said “Nigeria has a proud sporting heritage and has produced world-class athletes in various disciplines such as football, athletics, basketball, and table-tennis, among others.
With 140 days to the start of the Games, the Nigerian University Games association and university leaders are working tirelessly to select the best athletes to represent Nigeria at the event.
To achieve this, rigorous training programs and trials are being conducted to identify potential athletes who will fly Nigeria’s flag and win medals for the country.
Nigeria is expected to compete for honours in seven sports.
The selection process is highly competitive, with only the best athletes expected to make the cut.
Those who will eventually make the team would be given the opportunity to compete against the best student-athletes from around the world.
The hope is that, Nigeria will not only participate but will also excel at the 2023 World University Games, bringing pride and joy to the nation,” Ezeani said.
“Therefore, I appealing to the government, sports authorities, corporate bodies and well-meaning individuals to support our teams, as they represent Nigeria with honour, dignity, and sportsmanship”
NUGA has regularly produced world-class athletes who took part in the Games in the past.
The 2022/23 World University Games will take place from July 27 to August 8 in Chengdu China.
