2024 NYG: Team Lagos wins more medals in swimming
Published By: Paul Dada
Team Lagos has won three more medals in the swimming event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta.
Titi Oshodi, Director of Public Relations of Lagos State Sports Commission(LSSC), disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.
He said the state’s swimmer , Chioma Kanu, won gold in 50m girls’ freestyle while Sokunbi Tobi won gold in 200m boys’ individual medley.
According to him, Ezumba Chidelu, another Team Lagos swimmer, got silver in boys’ 200m swimming event.
Oshodi said that the team expected to win more medals in the games.
“The stellar performances of the Lagos rising stars shored up medal haul in the swimming event to four, heading into the final day of competition of the aquatic event at the swimming pool of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
“Also, Sunday Emmanuel added another bronze medal in weightlifting after a total lift of 111kg.
“Emmanuel (49kg) put up a good show after lifting 50kg in snatch and 61kg in clean and jerk bringing the total lift to 111kg,” she said.
Speaking after the medal presentation, an elated Emmanuel thanked God and the state government for the opportunity to showcase his talent.
He added that the 2024 NYG success was his first outing as a budding weightlifter.
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The young lifter said that his career in weightlifting was influenced by his mother, who is a coach.
“I appreciate my mother’s support and I also thank those who have successfully made significant milestones in the sport, including African and Commonwealth Champion, Adijat Olarinoye,” he said.
Oshodi added: “Similarly, Lagos female football team defeated hosts, Delta to 2-0 defeat in a match played at St.Patrick’s College in Asaba,
“Two goals from Kashimawo Temilola and Kemi Adegbuyi was enough for the indomitable Eko girls to continue on their impressive form.
“The team now look forward to defend their title in the football event of the 2024 NYG.
“Earlier, Lagos volleyball team beat their Bauchi counterpart 2-0 (25-20,25-20) and Team Lagos wrapped up the day with victory.
“Also in the table tennis event, Aisha Rabiu and Faisat Musbau claimed gold in the girls doubles final beating their counterparts from Delta State,” she said.
(NAN)
