Praise Olanrewaju of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 FASU Games in Cairo, Egypt, securing two medals across Taekwondo and Judo.
Sports247 reports that Olanrewaju claimed silver in the women’s Taekwondo -49kg category before adding a bronze medal in the women’s Judo -49kg event, completing a memorable double-medal outing at the continental university sports competition.
Her performance underlines her versatility as an athlete, competing successfully across two demanding combat sports disciplines on the international university stage.
In Taekwondo, Olanrewaju fought her way to the silver medal in the -49kg category, finishing among the leading competitors in the event and earning LAUTECH a podium finish.
She subsequently added another medal in Judo, securing bronze in the women’s -49kg category to complete an impressive day for the Nigerian university contingent.
The double-medal achievement provides a major highlight for LAUTECH at the Games and further showcases the quality of athletes representing Nigerian universities at the continental level.
The FASU Games offer student-athletes from universities across Africa the opportunity to compete internationally, with the event serving as an important platform for developing and showcasing emerging sporting talent.
For Olanrewaju, winning medals in two different combat sports represents a significant personal accomplishment and a memorable chapter in her university sporting career.
Her silver and bronze medals also contribute to Nigeria’s medal haul in Cairo, while giving LAUTECH another reason to celebrate its representation at the Games.
With two podium finishes secured, Olanrewaju can look back on her FASU Games campaign as a successful outing, having demonstrated determination, versatility and competitive quality across both Taekwondo and Judo.
Her performance will serve as a source of pride for LAUTECH and further strengthen her credentials as one of the athletes making an impact for Nigerian universities on the international stage.
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