Kwara, Kogi emerge top performing states at Shaibu D Table Tennis Championship

Kwara and Kogi states have emerged as the top-performing states at the just concluded inaugural North Central Table Tennis Championship organised and sponsored by a philanthropist and sports enthusiast, Shaibu Mohammed.

At least 78 players from seven North Central states of Benue, FCT Abuja, Plateau, Nasarawa, Kwara, Niger, and the host state, Kogi, participated in the championship, which proved to be a gathering of the region’s finest table tennis enthusiasts.

Team Kwara, at the two-day event, dominated the podium, clinching gold in the men’s singles, women’s singles, and cadet boys singles, and securing silver in the cadet girls singles category. Also, Kogi showcased its prowess by securing gold in cadet girls’ singles, silver in men’s singles, women’s singles, and cardet boys’ singles.

Tournament sponsor, Mohammed, expressed his satisfaction with the organisation and the commitment exhibited by both the host state and the Table Tennis Association and highlighted the broader mission of the championship emphasising its role at discovering and nurturing latent talents. He announced plans for an annual recurrence of the championship, underlining the crucial role of partnerships, particularly in terms of sponsorship, to sustain and enhance its impact.

Mohammed urged athletes and coaches to maintain the spirit of sportsmanship and professionalism displayed during the competition. He also stressed the importance of self-development, consistency in practice, and unwavering dedication to inspire both present and future athletes.

The head coach of the Kogi Table Tennis team, Friday Abbah, acknowledged the significance of the championship as a pioneering event in the state. He, however, called on well-meaning individuals in Kogi and across Nigeria to contribute to sports development and to recognise the potential for such events to shape the future of aspiring athletes.

 

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