Abia State athletes delivered a dominant performance in Para Table Tennis at the National Youth Games in Asaba, completing a podium sweep in the men para-singles that underlined their strength in the sport.
David Emeka clinched the gold medal after defeating his teammate Jaja Celestine in an all-Abia final of the male singles. Celestine settled for silver, ensuring the state secured the top two spots in emphatic fashion.
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The success didn’t stop there. Goodnews added a bronze medal to Abia’s tally after overcoming Ogun State’s Raji Aishat Anulowapo in a tense third-place match.
In the women’s singles, Chinenye Okoafor was in blistering form, blowing past her opponents in swashbuckling fashion to book a place in the semifinal.
The triple medal haul and today’s Semifinal marks a significant moment for Abia at the Games, as the state now stands with four golds, one silver, and one bronze in its medal collection so far.
With more events yet to come, Abia camp is brimming with confidence that the strong early showing will set the pace for further victories.
