NYG 2024: KOGI CLINCHES FIRST GOLD MEDAL


James Sani


Kogi State today Friday 13th September, 2024 clinched her first gold medals in the mixed doubles of the table tennis event at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.


The mixed doubles of Joseph Victor and Sezuo Ize defeated their Delta state mixed doubles counterpart by three two to clinch the gold medal.


Speaking in a separate interview after the match, Joseph Victor and Sezuo Ize thank the ministry and coaches for their support.


On their part, coach, Usman Jibril Shaku and Friday Abah expressed joy over the victory and urged the players to keep on and not to give up.


While Congratulating the players, the State Commissioner for Youths and Sports Development, Mr. Monday A Anyebe described the feat as a welcome development.



The commissioner who was represented by the Director Sports Development in the Ministry, Mr. David Ogazuma assured of more medals for Team Kogi and called for continuous support.

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