The rivalry between the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will be pushed to the limit once again in this year’s Granite City Challenge.
Sports teams from both universities will compete in a series of different events throughout today in various venues across the city.
However, some of the outdoor activities have fallen victim to the weather.
RGU will be looking to avenge last year’s narrow 15-14 defeat as well as the loss in the annual University Boat Race last week. The Vice President of Sports at the University of Aberdeen says he can “hardly wait” for the competition to begin.
Drew Leitch said: “The rivalry between Aberdeen and RGU is massive so all teams will be desperate to win. It will certainly be a superb day to be a spectator.
“Hopefully we will retain our hold on the trophy.”
Leitch’s counterpart at RGU insists there is a healthy respect between teams from the two universities but that will not stop there being a firm competitive edge.
Nicola Scott said: “Granite City Challenge is one of the biggest sporting events on the calendar for both RGU and Aberdeen University. The event is guaranteed to showcase great sporting talent.
“With both RGU and Aberdeen teams competing well throughout the year, I am interested and excited to see who comes out on top today.”
Rob Ritchie, a striker for the RGU boys team was more forthright on his expectations for the day.
He said: “There is absolutely nothing better than beating Aberdeen. It’s all about winning!”
Mountain biking, trampolining, indoor cricket and rock climbing are among the events that will take place across venues such as RGU: Sport, Pitfichie Forest and Aberdeen Sports Village.
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