Ghana’s UEW sports contingent shoulders high hopes for WAUG 2023 glory
The University of Education, Winneba (UEW) sent off its sports contingent with a rousing pep rally as they embark on a quest for glory at the prestigious 2023 West African Universities Games (WAUG 2023) in Nigeria.
Made In Africa Sport reports that the 15th edition of the continental event started in Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) on Monday, 18 December 2023, featuring over 20 institutions.
Led by Dr. Theophilus Mensah, the team received blessings and guidance from the university’s top brass, including the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, who expressed unwavering faith in their abilities.
“I am extremely hopeful that you’ll come home with medals,” proclaimed Prof. Mitchual, urging the athletes to compete with discipline and integrity – values that embody the university’s spirit. He emphasized the importance of hard work and unwavering belief as they face the challenges ahead.
Prof. Victor Antwi, Pro-Vice-Chancellor, echoed this sentiment, urging the team to be not only athletic champions but also ambassadors for UEW. “Go and sell the school to them so that they will come,” he challenged, envisioning not just medals but also a chance to attract future students from Nigeria.
Prof. Dominic Danso Mensah, Principal of the College for Languages Education, singled out the sprinters and table tennis players for their proven track record on the African continent, expressing his conviction that they would return with gold. Prof. Frimpong Kaakyire Duku, Principal of the College for Distance and e-Learning, added to the pressure, urging coaches to replicate the successes achieved at the FASU and GUSA Games.
UEW carries the hopes of Ghana alongside Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), University of Ghana (UG), and the University for Development Studies (UDS) as they face fierce competition from universities across the region.
With the weight of expectation on their shoulders, the UEW contingent is determined to leave their mark on WAUG 2023, proving their mettle and bringing home the coveted prizes.
2023 West African University Games men's singles table tennis:
Group A
S. Boboye – BIU
Abdulbaki Yinusa – BUK
Afowewo Jesutomi – EKSU
Bless Hodasi – UGGroup B
Qudus Surmer – LASU
Ahmad Oladipupo – LASUED
Tiamiyu Abdullahi – OAU
Ogbodo David – ABUAD
Charles Forson – UEWGroup… pic.twitter.com/3o17mixkQM
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