Ogun State Sports Council athlete Ogunkunle Isau Olatunji has added another international medal to his growing collection after helping Nigeria secure a bronze medal at the ITTF World Para Elite Yvelines 2026 in France.
Sports247 reports that Ogunkunle partnered fellow Nigerian para table tennis player Omotosho Ibrahim to claim third place in the Mixed Doubles Class 4 event at the prestigious tournament, which concluded on Wednesday in Yvelines.
The Nigerian pair produced a determined performance against some of the leading para table tennis players in the world to secure their place on the podium and bring home a bronze medal for the country.
Italy dominated the medal positions in the event, with Federico Crosara and Giada Rossi winning the gold medal, while their compatriots Federico Falco and Carlotta Ragazzini took silver.
For Ogunkunle, the bronze-medal finish represents another significant milestone in an increasingly impressive international career.
The Ogun State athlete continues to establish himself as one of the notable para table tennis talents representing both the state and Nigeria on the global stage.
Nigeria’s representation at the ITTF World Para Elite Yvelines 2026 was particularly notable for the strong showing of the Ogun State Sports Council contingent, which comprised only three representatives.
The delegation featured Olanipekun Gbenga Sunday as coach, alongside players Ogunkunle Isau Olatunji and Omotosho Ibrahim.
The successful outing highlights the importance of the athletes’ preparation and coaching, while also reflecting the quality of para-sports talent being developed within the Ogun State Sports Council.
Ogunkunle’s latest international medal adds to the growing recognition of Ogun State athletes in global para table tennis and provides another source of encouragement as Nigeria continues to prepare for future international competitions.
The bronze medal also underlines the competitiveness of Nigerian para table tennis players against elite opposition from around the world.
Congratulations have continued to pour in for Ogunkunle, Omotosho and coach Olanipekun following their impressive campaign in France, with the trio once again putting Ogun State and Nigeria in the international spotlight.
