NUGA 2022: FUTA wins gold medal in high jump
A 400 level Geology student at the Federal University of Technology, Mitchell Egeonu, on Monday won gold medal in high jump at the ongoing Nigerian University Games Association, holding in Lagos.
Egeonu broke the 1.9 meters NUGA record in high jump by jumping 2.00meters.
“I would have jumped 2.05meters but had an injury on my leg,” an excited Egeonu said, adding “I am feeling really excited and happy winning the gold medal.
“This is not my first appearance. I have jumped in AFN but did not win. But this is my first time in NUGA. This is just the beginning of many more to come for me,” he said.
Also, Justin Jimoh Justin of Ben Idahosa University, who won the silver medal, said he was satisfied with his position.
Jimoh said it was his first appearance in the NUGA games and would boost his carrier, noting that aside the high jump sport, he also plays basketball.
Honourable Clement, a 400 Level student of Library and Information Science of BIU, won the bronze medal. He promised that he would strive to improve in his training.
Meanwhile, Joshua Micheal, Sports Director, FUTA, who spoke after his athlete won gold, said the victory was as a result of hard work and consistent training.
(NAN)
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