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TAU Hosts Maiden Vice-Chancellor’s Cup - A Historic Week of Sportsmanship and Excellence

  • 19th May, 2025 3:30am
  • News Update

In a landmark moment in its history, Thomas Adewumi University successfully hosted the first-ever Vice-Chancellor’s Cup (Interfaculty) Games, bringing together seven faculties for an exhilarating week-long celebration of talent, teamwork, and true sportsmanship.

Held from May 10 to May 17, 2025, at the iconic San Mamés Stadium (TAU Sports Arena), the inaugural sporting event featured a total of eight competitive games, including Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Scrabble, Chess, Athletics, Swimming, and Table Tennis.

Speaking at the grand finale, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Francisca Oladipo, praised the students outstanding performance, noting that the tournament reflects TAU’s vision of raising well-rounded leaders who embody excellence both in and out of the classroom.

The success of the maiden edition sets a remarkable precedent for what is poised to become one of the university’s most anticipated annual events, and reinforcing TAU’s position as a forward-thinking, student-centered institution.

Sporting Highlights
• The Faculty of Management and Social Sciences claimed victories in the 100m (Female) and 200m (Male) races, and emerged as the overall winner in the track events.
• The Faculty of Engineering clinched gold in the 100m (Male) category.
• The Faculty of Nursing Sciences topped the Marathon with 90 points.
• The Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences dominated in Scrabble, Chess, and Basketball.
• Volleyball and Football were secured by the Faculty of Basic Medical Science.

Final Rankings - Vice-Chancellor’s Cup 2025
• 1st - Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
• 2nd - Faculty of Nursing Sciences
• 3rd - Faculty of Computing and Applied Sciences
• 4th - Faculty of Basic Medical Science
• 5th - Faculty of Engineering
• 6th - Faculty of Law
• 7th - University Staff Team

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