Nigeria reaffirmed its status as a top nation in para table tennis at the recently concluded ITTF World Para Future in Amman, Jordan.
The team amassed an impressive haul of five gold, seven silver, and two bronze medals, ranking among the top three teams in the tournament.
As one of the three African countries competing in the three-day event, Nigeria battled for honours alongside host Jordan, Iraq, Indonesia, Egypt, Cyprus, Kuwait, India, United Arab Emirates (UAE), South Africa, Germany, and Iran.
In the singles events, Olufemi Alabi, Faith Obazuaye, and Bolawa Akingbemisilu each claimed gold medals. Alabi secured Nigeria’s first gold in the Men’s Class 10, while Obazuaye and Akingbemisilu won their golds in the Women’s Class 9-10 and Men’s Class 4-5, respectively, defeating compatriots Isau Ogunkinle and Kehinde Lawal.