Nigeria’s Raheem Ridwan Opeyemi suffered a slender defeat in his opening bout on the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Video games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Saturday.
Ridwan Raheem who fought spiritedly misplaced by break up choice to Uzbekistan’s Abdullahi Madaminov within the males’s 65kg quarterfinals.
The fiercely contested match noticed each boxers show nice talent and willpower over three intense rounds.
Ridwan Raheem began brightly, utilizing his fast footwork and sharp combos to maintain his opponent on the again foot within the opening exchanges.
Nonetheless, Madaminov grew into the competition, responding with highly effective counters and constant physique photographs that examined the Nigerian’s protection.
After three rounds of motion, the judges returned a 4–1 break up choice in favour of the Uzbek boxer.
The outcome that ended Ridwan’s marketing campaign on the quarterfinal stage. It was a heartbreaking consequence for the Nigerian, who had skilled rigorously in preparation for the Video games and dashed his hope to safe a medal for Staff Nigeria
Regardless of the loss, Ridwan’s efficiency drew reward from spectators and officers, who recommended his preventing spirit and technical self-discipline all through the bout.
The Nigerian boxing contingent will now look to regroup and deal with their remaining athletes because the match progresses.
The Islamic Solidarity Video games, which deliver collectively athletes from throughout the Muslim world, proceed in Riyadh with extra Nigerian representatives set to compete in boxing, athletics, and different disciplines.
