Abuja: No fewer than 500 athletes from 50 universities across Nigeria are participating in the ongoing International University Sports Federation (FISU) in Jos. Prof. Ishaya Pam, the Chairman of the Sports Committee at the University of Jos, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday in Jos.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the FISU games are the trials ahead of the World Universities Games, slated for July in Germany. The ongoing FISU games are being hosted by the University of Jos and serve as a platform for selecting qualified athletes to represent Nigeria at the upcoming world universities games.
“We are here for the FISU games, which are the trials ahead of the world universities games. As we speak, more than 500 athletes and officials from 50 universities are participating in this competition. They are competing in seven games – badminton, swimming, tennis, taekwondo, judo, track field, and athletics,” Pam said.
Pam further mentioned that the competition, which began on April 6, would conclude on April 12. He emphasized that the event is expected to promote local sports and boost the economy of Plateau State.
He also extended his gratitude to the state government for its support in organizing the competition, particularly in the areas of logistics and funding.