Eight student-athletes from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi (KNUST) has won 23 medals at the 2026 West Africa University Games (WAUG) in Nigeria, finishing 11th among 23 participating universities.

The contingent presented its medals and awards to the Director of Student Affairs (DoSA), Professor Marian Asantewah Nkansah, during a courtesy call following the competition.

She advised them to take their training from their coaching as part of growth.  And that pin and discomfort is art of growth, just like plants requiring pruning as part of their nurturing process

KNUST won 11 gold, nine silver and three bronze medals at the Games, held from October 2 to 12 at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State.

Florence Agyemang won three gold and two silver medals, while Sarah Agyemang secured three gold medals. Helena Amono Gyanifia Sarfo won two gold medals.

Abraham Aisaha earned two gold, one silver and one bronze medal, while Tracy Ampah won one gold and two silver medals.

Dickson Okyere secured one silver and two bronze medals, Richmond Opoku won two silver medals, and Sekina Adams added a silver medal to the tally.

Professor Nkansah congratulated the athletes, coaches and management team, commending them for bringing recognition to the University.

She said the medal haul was significant given the size of the contingent and reflected the athletes’ discipline, teamwork, perseverance and commitment.

The contingent was led by Professor Emmanuel Adinyira, Chairman of the Sports Management Committee, with Professor Monday Omoniyi Moses serving as Vice Chairman.

The technical team comprised Coach Emmanuel Annan, tennis Assistant Coach Richard Osei Yaw, Coach Regan Sarpong Yaw and Coach Eric Goloe, who guided the athletes in their respective disciplines.

The visit provided an opportunity to recognise the contributions of the athletes, coaches and sports management team to KNUST’s performance at the regional competition.