Team Edo athlete and weightlifter, Esther Amarachi Chijioke, on Thursday, emerged as the first athlete to win a gold medal in the ongoing 8th National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba, Delta State.
She won three gold medals in the clean and Jark 45 kg, and snatch 56kg categories before getting the job done with 71 kg categories, amounting to a total of 3 gold medals in the female category of the event, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.
Speaking shortly after the event, Esther said she was happy that God crowned her efforts with success.
“I am excited. I thank God for the victory after all our trainings, all the preparations so far, getting the desired result is what everybody wants.
“I thank my coaches and the Edo State Sports Commission for making preparation for the games good for us,” Esther said.
Also speaking, Williams Omoroghomwan Ikponmwosa, Edo weightlifting coach said he was fulfilled after his athlete picked the first gold medals for Edo.
He added that his team is capable of getting more gold medals for Edo State as the competition progresses.
Meanwhile, the 8th National Youth Games was officially declared open on Thursday with the Minister of Sports and the Governor of Delta State wishing all participants successful games in Asaba.
All the participating states’ contingent including team Edo graced the opening ceremony and participated in the march past as the red and white traditional colours of Edo radiate in the crowd.
The host Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori in his remarks said Delta State is proud to partner with the federal ministry of sports development in the development of grassroots sports in Nigeria.
He remarked that NYG is a powerful vehicle for athletes development, adding that athletes development is not just about sports performance but also about developing social and ethical skills.
“To all our athletes, I congratulate you on making it here. I urge you to compete fairly but fiercely. You may not always win but you will be remembered for putting in your best,” Oborevwori said.
The governor also advised states to give priority attention to school sports programmes, through the making of inter house sports one across the country.
“I expect new talents to be discovered and new records set. At the end of the 10-day events, I believe that Nigerian sports would take another giant step forward,” Governor Oborevwori added.
Meanwhile, the Asaba games enter its Day 2 of competition on Friday with sports activities lineup in the schedules as team Edo Karate is scheduled for a fight at 8AM inside the Multipurpose Sports Hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium.
Up next for Real is a trip to Real Betis on Friday night, while Alaves…
The result affects the race for European places as Brighton move into sixth, while Chelsea…
This marks a devastating second consecutive relegation for the club and their third demotion in…
The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion is eligible to play again after re-entering....
Bellingham, 22, is a cricket fan and played junior cricket for Hagley Cricket Club in…
Some transfers have still justified the outlay as the players involved delivered titles, goals and…
This website uses cookies.