08/10/2026
BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY AT THE 15TH WAUG GAMES
Benson Idahosa University (BIU) has recorded an outstanding performance at the ongoing 15th West Africa University Games (WAUG) hosted by Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
So far, Team BIU has won an impressive 20 medals — 13 Gold, 3 Silver and 4 Bronze across six sports.
MEDAL BREAKDOWN
- 🏓 Table Tennis: 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
- 🏓 Squash: 4 Gold, 1 Bronze
- 🎾 Tennis: 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
- 🏊 Swimming: 2 Gold
- 🧠 Scrabble: 1 Gold, 1 Bronze
- 🏃♂️ Athletics: 1 Silver
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Team BIU has produced several remarkable performances, including All-BIU finals in Table Tennis, where BIU secured both Gold and Silver.
In Squash, Ayomide Yusuf won the Men’s Singles Gold, while BIU teams also won Gold in the Men’s and Women’s Doubles, defeating the host university, OAU.
Other notable achievements include Kimiakigha Joy’s Gold in the Women’s 100m Freestyle, Nwabuzor Joy’s Gold in Scrabble Women’s Singles, and Felix Gyang’s Silver in the Men’s 5000m.
BIU’s impressive medal haul reflects the dedication, discipline and determination of its athletes and coaching team.
CURRENT MEDAL TALLY
🥇 13 Gold | 🥈 3 Silver | 🥉 4 Bronze = 20 Medals
Team BIU continues to make Benson Idahosa University proud at the 15th WAUG Games.
To God alone be all the glory! 🙏🏆💙
