Group Nigeria closed the athletics programme of the 4th African Youth Video games (AYG) in Angola with a powerful second-place end, ending the competitors behind dominant South Africa however forward of a number of continental rivals.
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Nigeria recorded a powerful complete of six gold and 4 silver medals, 4 of the gold medals got here from the ladies’ occasions, whereas the boys contributed two.
Though South Africa topped the desk with 11 gold medals, Nigeria’s efficiency represented a transparent step ahead when measured in opposition to latest outings.
The end result marks an enchancment on the nation’s showings at competitions such because the CAA U-18/U-20 Championships in Abeokuta and the Solidarity Video games in Riyadh, the place outcomes—notably within the boys’ occasions—have been much less convincing.
The Angolan marketing campaign additionally strengthens Nigeria’s historic file on the African Youth Video games.
Group Nigeria now maintains its place among the many continent’s main athletics nations at youth degree, presently rating fourth general in AYG historical past with a cumulative haul of 18 gold, 11 silver and 7 bronze medals.
Egypt completed third on the medals desk in Angola with 5 gold, three silver and two bronze medals, sustaining their regular presence amongst Africa’s conventional athletics powerhouses.
Past the medal standings, the Video games highlighted the increasing depth of youth athletics throughout Africa.
A complete of 19 international locations reached the rostrum in Angola, a rise that displays broader growth throughout the continent.
Whereas South Africa’s supremacy stays clear, Nigeria’s second-place end provides renewed optimism of restoring misplaced glory in Athletics.
