Team Nigeria Finishes Fifth At African Beach Games
Team Nigeria emerged 5th on the overalls table at the 2nd African Beach Games, winning 6 Gold, 3 Silver and 3 Bronze medals at the games which ended on Saturday in Hammamet, Tunisia.
The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Tony Nezianya, noted this commendable achievement represents a significant improvement from the previous edition of the games in Cape Verde. Nigeria finished 7th on the medals table with only one gold medal.
This time, the Nigerian contingent demonstrated its sporting prowess across a range of disciplines to amass 12 medals. The achievements spanned various sports, highlighting Nigeria’s athletes’ versatility and capability.
Team Nigeria’s Oluwadamilola Oyedepo and Kayode Samuel delivered the country’s first gold medal in the Badminton Mixed Doubles event.
Sunday Chibuzo and Simeon Akinsola also delivered gold for Nigeria in the Men’s Triple event. In the enthralling sport of Teqball, Nigeria continued to shine, earning gold and two silver medals, dazzling spectators with their exceptional technique and agility.
The Wrestling events proved to be another highlight for Nigeria, as the country’s wrestlers emerged as true champions, claiming two gold medals and showcasing exceptional skill, technique, and determination.
These remarkable achievements, among others, highlight Nigeria’s commitment to sporting excellence and bring immense pride to the nation.
Habu Gumel, President of the NOC, extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigerian athletes for their outstanding performance.
He promised to ensure the good outing recorded in Tunisia will serve as a tonic to inspire and ignite a passion for beach sports and sports generally within the Nigerian population.
