A 15-year-old Magdaline Inji has secured Nasarawa State’s first medal at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, after winning bronze in karate.
Inji defeated Enugu’s Favour Kalu 5-1 in the bronze medal match on Thursday, capping an impressive campaign that saw her win three of four fights.
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Inji’s path to the medal began with victories over opponents from Akwa Ibom (1-0) and Ondo (3-0), before losing 1-2 to her Cross River counterpart in the semifinals.
However, she bounced back strongly to defeat Kalu and secure Nasarawa’s breakthrough medal at the games, which run from August 26 to September 6, 2025.
“It feels nice winning, and I want to be a karate champion in the future. I also want to thank the Nasarawa State Government, my coaches, and my parents,” Inji said.
Coach Dennis Ejim expressed his delight at the achievement, saying, “It’s a thing of joy winning the first medal for the state, and I believe my other athletes will bring in more medals.”
NYG