Nigerian Sports

Gateway Games 2024: Edo wins 18 medals in weightlifting, kung fu

As the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF) tagged ‘Gateway Games’ commenced in Ogun State, Team Edo has continued to record impressive performances with the winning of 18 medals.

The sports competition, which started on May 17, 2025, saw the state winning three gold, silver seven and eight ronze medals so far.

The state’s athletes won medals across key sports, particularly in weightlifting and Kung Fu.

The medals were won by John Aladetun, in weightlifting, Kelly Alonge in Kung Fu and other athletes.

John Aladetun, bagged two gold and one silver medal in the fiercely contested Men’s 67 kg category.

Other Team Edo weightlifters added to the tally with five silver and one bronze medals, bringing the weightlifting total to two gold, six silver, and one bronze medals.

Niyi Alebiosu

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