Nigeria at the 2017 Summer Universiade
| Nigeria at the 2017 Summer Universiade | |
|---|---|
 | |
| IOC code | NGR |
| in Taipei July 19-30 | |
| Competitors | 1 (29 men & 30 women) in 7 sports |
| Medals |
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| Summer Universiade appearances | |
Nigeria participated at the 2017 Summer Universiade which was held in Taipei, Taiwan.
Since 1959, Nigeria has taken part at every Summer World University Games with the exception of 1977 Summer Universiade in Sofia and the 1987 Summer Universiade in Zagreb because of the African boycott.
Nigeria sent a delegation consisting of 59 competitors for the event competing in 7 sporting events.[1] Nigeria didn't win any medals at the multi-sport event.
Participants
[edit]| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Badminton | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Judo | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Swimming | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Table tennis | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Taekwondo | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Tennis | 4 | 4 | 8 |
References
[edit]- ^ "Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade NUSF Overview Nigeria". data.2017.gov.taipei. Retrieved 2017-12-28.
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