The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, governor Ademola Adeleke, alongside the deputy governor, Prince Kola Adewusi, the speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Wale Egbedun, Commissioner for Education, Permanent Secretaries, Ministry of Sports, Education will grace the final of the Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024.
The final stage set to hold on Wednesday, December 4th at OAU Sports Complex in Ile-Ife, will witness thrilling sports, entertainment, and cultural displays, marking the culmination of a two week-long celebration of youth talent and sporting excellence.
The fixtures for the final games will kicks off at 9:00 am with high-energy athletics events, featuring the 200m sprints for both female and male categories. The competition is expected to be fierce as athletes from various institutions vie for the top spot on the podium.
The football matches promises to be a highlight of the day. The 3rd place finals will see OAU Giantess of Ile-Ife face off against Inter-Link, Moro in the female category at 9:30 am, followed by a male showdown between Polytechnic Ire and University of Ilesa at 11:00 am.
The grand finals begin at 12:45 pm with Fed. Poly Ede battling UNIOSUN in the female category, accompanied by music from the talented D’Switch. The male final, set for 2:00 pm, features OSCOTECH Esa-Oke taking on Fed. Poly Ede, in what promises to be a thrilling contest.
A colorful institution parade will add a touch of pageantry at 12:30 pm, with music by Perry with the vibe. The halftime entertainment will include high-octane relay races and a tug-of-war finale between Fountain University and the University of Ilesa, showcasing strength and determination.
The day will culminate in a grand closing ceremony at 4:00 pm, with medals, certificates, and trophies awarded to outstanding athletes and teams. The event will close with remarks from Olafiranye Olayiwola, Team Lead of Ace Sports, organisers of the Osun Intercollegiate Games, leaving attendees with lasting memories of a truly historic day.
As the curtains draw on this year’s edition, the Osun Intercollegiate Games 2024 will be remembered not only for its competitive spirit but also for fostering unity and celebrating the vibrant talents of Osun State’s youth.