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1st African School Games: Gold Rush! Team Nigeria Clinches Double Gold in Badminton Singles
Team Nigeria struck gold twice on Wednesday at the ongoing inaugural edition of the African School Games in Annaba, Algeria, as the nation’s young shuttlers delivered dominant performances in the badminton singles event.
Nigeria’s first gold of the tournament came courtesy of Precious Oluwagbotemi Adekunle, who showcased incredible skill and reflexes to defeat her Egyptian opponent in the girls’ singles final. With powerful strokes and tactical finesse, Adekunle sealed victory in time, setting the tone for what would become a golden day for Nigeria.
Shortly after, Edun David Damilare followed suit in the boys’ singles category. In a contest marked by determination and grit, Edun fought from start to finish to outclass his opponent, securing Nigeria’s second gold medal in the badminton event.
But the hunt for gold isn’t over.
Nigeria’s charge for more podium finishes continues as the “Adekunle Sisters” – Precious and Cynthia prepare to compete in the girls’ doubles final later today.
Meanwhile, Edun David will return to the court alongside Cynthia Adekunle for the mixed doubles final, as Team Nigeria eyes a clean sweep in badminton.
With these victories, Team Nigeria is hitting the perfect note, having clinched two silver medals a day prior, at the Games.
Sports
LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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