About

MISSION

Established in 2014 to promote professional sporting activities at the University and as a centre for advanced research in Sports Science, Sports Medicine and Sports Technology.To make the University of Port Harcourt the choice destination in West Africa, for Sports Science research and High Performance. To create opportunities for community based sports and recreation programmes.  

PERFORMANCE RECORDS

A. Nigerian University Games
  • 20th Games (2004) 1st position out of 62 universities
  • 21st Games (2007) 1st position out of 64 universities
  • 22nd Games (2009) 1st position out of 71 universities
  • 23rd Games (2011) 1st position out of 71 universities
  • 24th Games (2014) 1st position out of 73 universities
  • 25th Games (2017) 1st position out of 78 universities
B. West African University Games
  • 11th Games (2003) 1st position out of 80 universities
  • 12th Games (2008) 1st position out of 76 universities
  • 13th Games (2012) 1st position out of 81 universities
  • 14th Games (2018) University of Port Harcourt to host

CENTRES

  • OlympAfrica Centre Talent identification and development Enable young athletes combine sports with studies Community service
  • International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Regional Training Centre for High Performance Elite Athlete Development
Academies Daniel Igali Academy for Wrestling Tonye Harry Academy for Tennis

STRATEGIC PARTNERS

Nigeria Olympic Committee Olympic Africa Foundation International Association of Athletics Federations