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IAR SPORTS TEAM RETURNS TRIUMPHANT FROM 2024 RIGAN GAMES


Today, December 17th, 2024, the Institute for Agricultural Research, Ahmadu Bello University, warmly welcomed back its victorious sports team from the 18th Research Institutes Games Association of Nigeria (RIGAN) Games, held at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), Ibadan. The team’s outstanding performance filled the institute with pride and joy!

The welcome ceremony, held at IAR, was led by the Executive Director, Prof. Ado Yusuf, who was ably represented by the Assistant Director Research, Prof. L.J. Bamaiyi. The team was officially presented by the Assistant Director Extension, Monitoring and Evaluation, Prof. A.I. Sharifai, who guided and supported them throughout their successful journey.

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IAR athletes brought home a spectacular haul of medals:

????Gold Medals in 100m, 400m, 800m, and shot put

????Silver Medals in 200m and long jump

????Bronze Medals in dart and volleyball

Adding to the celebration, the RIGAN Council honored the Executive Director with a special medal, recognizing his support and commitment to the team. Prof. Ado Yusuf expressed heartfelt gratitude to the athletes, coaches, and support staff for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship. He emphasized that their achievements reflect the institute’s commitment to excellence not only in research but also in extracurricular activities.

The atmosphere was filled with excitement, camaraderie, and pride as the IAR community celebrated this remarkable achievement. The triumph at the RIGAN Games underscores the importance of teamwork, perseverance, and dedication.

A huge congratulations to our incredible sports team for making IAR proud! Let’s continue to soar higher and aim for even greater successes in the future.

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