Team Lagos Deaf Athletics Shine at 9th National Youth Games in Asaba
Written by Alonge Akinlolu on 4 — 09
Team Lagos Deaf Athletics made a strong statement at the ongoing 9th National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with their athletes putting up spirited performances across track events to secure an impressive medal haul.
On Day 1, the 100m finals produced double podium finishes for Lagos:
Boys 100m –Fabowale Akorede sprinted to a silver medal, while Ogwuchi Samuel clinched bronze.
Girls 100m –Odiah Josephine claimed silver, with Abdulwasiu Summayah taking bronze.
The momentum continued on Day 2 in the 200m finals:
Boys 200m – Fabowale Akorede once again stormed to a silver medal, confirming his consistency.
Girls 200m – Atakperu Emmanuella secured bronze with a determined run.
On Day 3, Lagos athletes wrapped up with more podium finishes in the 400m finals:
Boys 400m – Samuel Ogwuche raced his way to silver.
Girls 400m – Atakperu Emmanuella added another bronze to her tally.
