Group Lagos has received three extra medals within the swimming occasion on the ongoing Nationwide Youth Video games in Asaba, Delta.
Titi Oshodi, Director of Public Relations of Lagos State Sports activities Fee(LSSC), disclosed this in an announcement on Sunday.
He stated the state’s swimmer , Chioma Kanu ,received gold in 50m women’ freestyle whereas Sokunbi Tobi received gold in 200m boys’ particular person medley.
In accordance with him, Ezumba Chidelu, one other Group Lagos swimmer, acquired silver in boys’ 200m swimming occasion.
Oshodi stated that the staff anticipated to win extra medals within the video games.
“The stellar performances of the Lagos rising stars shored up medal haul within the swimming occasion to 4, heading into the ultimate day of competitors of the aquatic occasion on the swimming pool of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.
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“Additionally, Sunday Emmanuel added one other bronze medal in weightlifting after a complete elevate of 111kg.
“Emmanuel (49kg) put up present after lifting 50kg in snatch and 61kg in clear and jerk bringing the entire elevate to 111kg,” she stated.
Talking after the medal presentation, an elated Emmanuel thanked God and the state authorities for the chance to showcase his expertise.
He added that the 2024 NYG success was his first outing as a budding weightlifter.
The younger lifter stated that his profession in weightlifting was influenced by his mom ,who’s a coach.
“I admire my mom’s help and I additionally thank those that have efficiently made important milestones within the sport, together with African and Commonwealth Champion, Adijat Olarinoye,” he stated.
Oshodi added:“Equally, Lagos feminine soccer staff defeated hosts, Delta to 2-0 defeat in a match performed at St.Patrick’s Faculty in Asaba,
“Two objectives from Kashimawo Temilola and Kemi Adegbuyi was sufficient for the indomitable Eko women to proceed on their spectacular kind.
“The staff now stay up for defend their title within the soccer occasion of the 2024 NYG.
“Earlier, Lagos volleyball staff beat their Bauchi counterpart 2-0 (25-20,25-20) and Group Lagos wrapped up the day with victory.
“Additionally within the desk tennis occasion, Aisha Rabiu and Faisat Musbau claimed gold within the women doubles remaining beating their counterparts from Delta State,” she stated
