NYG 2023: Kwara wins first gold medal
Kwara State has won its first gold at the ongoing 7th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
Ahmed Fatimoh and Faruq Hussein gave the state the first gold medal with their brilliant outing in the table tennis mixed double category.
The duo defeated their counterparts from Delta State by three straight sets (15, 7; 15, 8; and 25, 7).
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had committed huge resources to improve the sports sector of the state, including infrastructure renewal and better welfare for athletes.
Coach Kehinde Aiyelabegan told journalists that the athletes went through rigorous training at the open and close camps before the national championship.
Kwara won its first medals barely 24 hours after the opening ceremony of the contest. Hopes are high that more medals will follow for Team Kwara after new feat of gold medal in the games.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
KWASAA Ramat Oganija Christian Association Of Nigeria Shururat Olatinwo Ishola Balogun Fulani Muhammed Aliyu Bola Sagaya Joana Nnazua Kolo Okin High School Wasiu Odewale Patigi Regatta Okanlawon Musa Henry Makinwa Isiaka Alikinla Olusegun Adeniyi University Road Emir Of Ilorin Leke Ogungbe Ilorin Muslim Community Oniye Ahmed Shuaib Buranga Ejidongari Isiaka Rafiu Mope Pakata Development Association Olatunji Ibrahim Special Adviser On Digital Innovation Aliyu Sabi Taiwo Joseph Kwara Ilorin South Constituency Kolade Solagberu 11th Galadima Rachael Obisesan Albert Ogunsola Idowu Aremu Olubukola Kifayat Adedeji Twitter Maigidasanma Rafiu Ajakaye SWAN Kola Shittu Radio SBS Salary Buari Edun Tunde Oyawoye JAMB Sayomi Abdulfatai Salman Baakini Labaeka Road Transport Employers Association Of Nigeria Lanre Badmas Musibau Akanji Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam Oba Abdulraheem SSA Youth Engagement Kayode Alabi Funmi Salau PAACO-PCL Consortium Kola Adesina Ajasse-Ipo Ahmed Mohammed Rifun Coalition Of Kwara North Groups Isiaka Danmeromu Emir Of Kano Aliyu Muhammad Saifudeen Offorjama Makama Of Ilorin Tanke Flyover Bridge National Association Of Nigerian Students Elerin Of Adanla Raliat Elelu-Habeeb John Dara Esinrogunjo Kwara Teaching Service Commission Monthly Sanitation Exercise Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu Mogaji Aare

