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Eksu student qualifies for national sports festival
A first-year student books a spot at the upcoming national tournament in Enugu after winning bronze at the state trials.
Deadline: 11 December 2026
A 100-level student has qualified for the National Sports Festival. Temidayo Ajayi, who studies Human Kinetics and Health Education, also secured third place at the Ojaja Table Tennis Competition. The Ojaja event was sponsored and hosted by the Ooni of Ife at his palace. Ajayi booked his spot for the national tournament after finishing third at the Ekiti State Table Tennis Festival Trials.
State Trials and National Event
The state trials took place last Monday at the EKSU Sports Hall. His performance earned him a place among the athletes chosen to represent Ekiti State at the upcoming National Sports Festival. The national competition will hold in Enugu State. The dates are from November 27 to December 11, 2026.
Vice-Chancellor Reacts
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, congratulated Ajayi on the feats. He called the achievements a source of pride to the university. Professor Ayodele also reaffirmed the commitment of the institution to encouraging students to develop their talents. He stated that students should pursue excellence in both academics and sports.
Source: Ekiti State University (EKSU), official website.
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