Six-year-old Taekwondo prodigy Feranmi Wahab stole the spotlight at the 2025 U-17 LFLP Taekwondo National Championship in Lagos, Sports247 reports.
Feranmi won the gold medal in her category, capturing the hearts of the audience with her fearless performance and infectious excitement.
The championship, held on Saturday, June 14 at the French International School, Victoria Island, brought together the best young Taekwondo talents from across Nigeria.
Among the standout performances was that of petite Feranmi Wahab, who dominated her division from the preliminary rounds to the finals.
After her victory, an elated Feranmi spoke to Sports247 about her journey to the top. “I feel good. It was amazing — I did it! I’m really excited. This is my first time winning gold,” she said, brimming with joy. “It wasn’t a fluke. I’ll be back next year to win again!”
Her remarkable feat was met with admiration from spectators and coaches alike, who praised not just her skill, but her composure and determination despite her age.
The event witnessed massive participation, with parents turning out in large numbers to cheer their children, showcasing a growing culture of support for youth sports in Nigeria.
This level of exposure and encouragement at such a young age is critical to Nigeria’s future dominance on the global Taekwondo stage.
As Feranmi “Fearless” Wahab’s gold medal marks her entry into national limelight, her story stands as an inspiration and a promising sign of what lies ahead for Nigerian martial arts.
