Lagos State’s Oyinolola Daniel stole the highlight in Abeokuta as he emerged total champion of the ninth Gbemiga Belief Southwest Below-14 Badminton Match, reaffirming his place among the many area’s brightest younger abilities.
The 2-day occasion, which introduced collectively one of the best younger shuttlers from throughout the Southwest, witnessed breathtaking shows of ability and dedication.
Daniel thrilled spectators together with his all-round efficiency to defeat Ogun State’s Adenekan Samuel in a pulsating Boys’ Singles ultimate. Okako Victor (Ondo) and Shoyomi Tobiloba (Ogun) settled for bronze medals.
Within the Boys’ Doubles, Ogun State duo Adenekan Samuel and Shoyomi Tobiloba emerged winners, overcoming Daniel and his Lagos accomplice, Tiwase Elisha, who took silver. Bronze medals went to the pairings of Tokede Damilare/Dada Sulaiman (Ogun) and Tega Emojorho/Abubakar Adams (Lagos).
Ogun State dominated the Ladies’ classes, with Omotayo Odunayo defeating Naomi Bello in straight units to win the Singles title. Oguntola Salimot and Koleosho Nofisat accomplished the rostrum with bronze medals.
Odunayo later teamed up with Bello to clinch the Ladies’ Doubles title, beating Koleosho and Oguntola to silver, whereas Afolabi Adekola (Oyo) and Audu Jubrin (Lagos) shared bronze.
The event, chaired by Hon. Gbeminiyi Ijaola and hosted by Mr. Tayo Akinfe, drew notable dignitaries together with former Ogun State badminton coach Babatunde Badru and Mr. Adewale Adedokun of the Ogun State Sports activities Council.
In his remarks, Adedokun, representing Appearing Director of Sports activities Mr. Oluseyi Shunde, recommended the Gbemiga Belief Foundation for its enduring help of grassroots badminton. He described the championship as an important platform for locating future champions whereas reaffirming the federal government’s dedication to youth sports activities growth.
Nigeria’s nationwide badminton champion, Dorcas Adesokan, additionally lauded the Foundation for its instrumental function in nurturing abilities, recalling how its help influenced her personal profession progress.
Chief Host, Mr. Tayo Akinfe, expressed gratitude to all states, officers, and oldsters for his or her help, pledging continued funding in grassroots badminton.
With rising participation and improved performances, the ninth Gbemiga Belief Southwest U-14 Badminton Match as soon as once more underscored the Foundation’s mission of constructing the subsequent era of badminton stars throughout the area
