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The trials are scheduled to take place on May 8–14 in Benin City, Edo State.
The Nigerian University Games Association (NUGA) has confirmed that the University of Benin (UNIBEN) will host the trials for the World University Games.
The trials are scheduled to take place on May 8–14 in Benin City, Edo State.
Pulse Sports reports that 100 student-athletes will represent Nigeria at the competition that will take place from July 27 to August 8 in Chengdu, China.
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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.
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We are ready for the trials - Edo State
The Edo State Government has confirmed that they are ready to host the trials.
The Deputy Governor of the State, Philip Shuaib said that they have the best facilities to host the games.
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He said, "We have the best facilities in Nigeria, and we are happy to accommodate NUGA and university athletes. Edo State intends to lead sports development in Nigeria.
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On her part, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin said that NUGA games is one of the experiences that shaped the students' ideaology
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She said, "We remain at the forefront of university sports development in Nigeria, having sent over 200 students to the NUGA Games. We believe these events go beyond competition and are experiences that most students cherish from their academic years."
Seven sports will feature at the trials
The trials will feature seven sports, including athletics, badminton, judo, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, and tennis, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City, Edo State.
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The event will feature athletes who performed exceptionally well at the 26th NUGA Games as well as new athletes who will compete for their spot on the team that will represent Nigeria at the World University Games.
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