MOAU Wins 10 Medals at 2026 WAUG in Historic Performance

Moses Orshio Adasu University (MOAU), formerly known as Benue State University, achieved a significant milestone at the 15th West African University Games (WAUG), which took place from October 2 to October 12, 2026, at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife. MOAU's contingent of 10 athletes secured a total of 10 medals, including 2 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze.

The university excelled in taekwondo, winning two gold, three silver, and two bronze medals, while badminton and athletics contributed two bronze medals and one bronze medal, respectively. This performance led to a historic 13th-place finish among more than 20 competing institutions.

Dr. Victor Terkimbi Ikpato, the Director of Sports and leader of the delegation, expressed gratitude to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Timothy Terseer Alabar, for his support in sponsoring the athletes. Taekwondo coach James Akor praised the Vice-Chancellor's commitment to sports development, indicating a promising future for the university's sports programs.