Sports Unit
The Sport Unit primary focus is to develop each student to carry a sound spirit and mind in a sound body.
This unit is saddled with the responsibility of organizing sporting events and competitions amongst the student body, the best of these athletes are selected to represent the university in various national and international competitions.
Team BIU is renowned for excellence in the following sporting events: Basketball (Male and Female),Volleyball (Male and Female),Tennis ,Football, Athletics (track and field events), Scrabble, Table tennis, Chess, Badminton , Swimming
The Sport Unit ‘s primary focus is to develop each student to carry a sound spirit and mind in a sound body.
This unit is saddled with the responsibility of organizing sporting events and competitions amongst the student body, the best of these athletes are selected to represent the university in various national and international competitions.
Team BIU is renowned for excellence in the following sporting events: Basketball (Male and Female),Volleyball (Male and Female),Tennis ,Football, Athletics (track and field events), Scrabble, Table tennis, Chess, Badminton , Swimming
The benefits of participating in exercises or physical fitness activities are innumerable, and that is why the University encourages staff and students to participate in one form of athletic activity or the others
OUR VISION
To raise Academics, Professionals, and Entrepreneurs who will be effective disciples for Christ by excelling in their fields.
MISSION
Raising leaders who are complete in spirit mind and body.
CORE PURPOSE
Change Nigeria
FOCUS
Our major focus is in intramural and Competitive Sports. The university sports unit organizes sporting activities for both staff and students.
The following intramural competition holds every session.
- Freshman Olympics (100level Students)
- Basketball League( Male And Female)
- Badminton Championship
- Tennis Open Championship (Students And Staff)
- Table Tennis Open Championship (Students And Staff)
- Chess Competition
- Friendly Matches
- Football League
- Basketball All Stars
- Inter Departmental Competition
- Interfaculty Competition
- staff games (academic and non academic games)
The University has also competed in National and International Competitions such as the Nigerian University Games and the West Africa University Games. The following are some of major competition attended by the University students and staff .
1. NIGERIAN UNIVERSITY GAMES (NUGA)
- Nigerian University Games (Nuga) 2009 University Of Nssuka
- Nigerian University Games (Nuga) 2011 University Of Benin
- Nigerian University Games (Nuga) 2014 University Of Ife
2. NIGERIA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY GAMES (NPUGA)
- Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) 2005, Igbnedion University Okada
- Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) 2007, America University ,Yola
- Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) 2009, Lead City University
- Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) 2011, Western Delta University
- Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) 2013, Joseph Babalola University
3. WEST AFRICAN UNIVERSITY GAMES
- West African University Games (TATT) 2010, Federal University Of Technology Akure
- West African University Games (WAUG) 2012, University of Ilorin
4. NIGERIA UNIVERSITY STAFF GAMES 2014
- Staff Games 2014, University of Benin
Benson Idahosa University is the leading private university in sports in Nigeria. Having won all the 5 editions of the Nigeria Private University Games (NPUGA) from 2005-2013, The University has also excelled in other competitions such as the Nigeria University games and the West Africa Universities games.
The table below shows how the last five (5) Editions of the Nigeria Private University Game stood
| NPUGA HOSTING UNIVERSITY | YEAR HOSTED | WINNERS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST | 2ND | 3RD | ||
| Igbiniedion University Okada | Dec,2005 | Benson Idahosa University | Igbiniedion University | Babcock University |
| Lead City University ,Ibadan | Dec,2007 | Benson Idahosa University | Lead City | Babcock University |
| American University, Yola | Dec,2009 | Benson Idahosa University | American University | Babcock University |
| Western Delta University,Oghara | Dec,2011 | Benson Idahosa University | Wdu | Igbiniedion University |
| Joseph Ayo Babalola University,Ikeji Arakeji | Dec 2013 | Benson Idahosa University | Afe Babalola University | Lead City University |
In 2011, Benson Idahosa University came second runner- up in the West Africa University games held in University of Illorin ,Kwara State Nigeria.
SCHOLARSHIP
Benson Idahosa University grants full/partial educational scholarships to outstanding and deserving national and international sports men and women.
Benson Idahosa University students are encouraged to participate in any of the following sporting activities in the male and female category: Athletics (track and field), Badminton, Basketball, Chess, Cricket, Handball, Table Tennis, Hockey, Tennis, Scrabble, Squash, Swimming, Football and Volleyball.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To encourage mass participation in recreational/competitive sports, and physical activities.
- To support and develop high level of Sports performance.
- To provide an opportunity to learn the important values developed through team spirit and cooperation.
- To provide opportunity for all our students and staff to realize the joy and fun of participation in their favorite sport.
- To provide wholesome and healthy activities for recreation and relaxation from strenuous school work for students, faculty, and staff members.
FACILITIES ON CAMPUS
The University has the following facilities on Campus
- Standard Basketball court
- Standard Volleyball court
- Standard Tennis
- Badminton
- Football Field
- Table Tennis hall
- Chess and scrabble training venue(fitness centre/facebook)
- Fitness Gym centre
- Store room for storing sporting equipment