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Nigeria Table Tennis Federation.....
Nigerian table tennis stars Olajide Omotayo and Fatimo Bello lived up to their billing as tournament favourites by sweeping all major honours at the 22nd Ogun Gateway Games, held in Abeokuta Ogun State.
Olajide Omotayo, a former African Games champion, was in scintillating form throughout the tournament. He claimed three gold medals, headlined by a dominant 3-0 victory over Abdulfattah Abdulbasit in the men’s singles final. With powerful forehand drives and relentless precision, Omotayo left no room for doubt as he clinched the title in straight sets.
In addition to his singles triumph, Omotayo also led his team to gold in the men’s team event, and paired impressively with his partner to win the men’s doubles, completing a clean sweep in all his events.
Not to be outdone, Fatimo Bello, the top seed in the women’s category, mirrored Omotayo’s achievement with three gold medals of her own. Bello showcased her trademark speed and tactical prowess, claiming the women’s singles title, leading her side to victory in the women’s team event, and capturing gold in the women’s doubles.
Their performances further cement both players’ reputations as dominant forces in Nigerian table tennis.
Other Table Tennis Highlights:
- In the men’s singles semifinal, Abdulfattah Abdulbasit impressed with a hard-fought win before falling short in the final against Omotayo.
- The women’s doubles saw Fatimo Bello and her partner overpower their opponents in straight sets, underlining their synergy and skill.
The 22nd edition of the Ogun Gateway Games continues to serve as a platform for national talents to shine, and this year’s table tennis events were a clear showcase of the country’s top-tier talent.
