OAU Wins 2026 West African University Games With 122 Medals
Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has finished as overall champion of the 15th West African University Games after winning 33 gold, 50 silver and 39 bronze medals. The host institution topped the medal table with 122 medals. The University of Ghana came second with 26 gold medals and 59 medals overall, while Benson Idahosa University placed third with 21 gold medals. The University of Ibadan finished fourth with 17 gold medals. The competition brought together athletes and officials from about 50 universities for 18 sports at OAU, Ile-Ife. Medal-table positions were determined first by gold medals, followed by silver and bronze where necessary. The Games ran from October 2 to 12, with OAU saying the event was intended to support youth development and leave lasting sporting infrastructure for its community.
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