Oyinolola Daniel of Lagos State has emerged champion of the recently concluded 9th edition of under 14 Gbemiga Trust Southwest Badminton tournament held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital
Daniel whose performance kept spectators on their feet, defeated Adenekan Samuel of Ogun State who won the silver medal, while the duo of Okako Victor from Ondo State and Shoyomi Tobiloba from Ogun State clinched bronze medals
In the Boys’ Doubles, Adenekan Samuel and Shoyomi Tobiloba (Ogun State) won the event, beating both Oyinolola Daniel and Tiwase Elisha (Lagos State) to a silver medal while Tokede Damilare and Dada Sulaiman (Ogun State) tied for bronze with Tega Emojorho and Abubakar Adams (Lagos State).
Similarly in the Girls’ Singles category,
Omotayo Odunayo won by two straight sets in the final, against Naomi Bello who settled for silver while host State donstrated a strong showing with Oguntola Salimot and Koleosho Nofisat of Ogun State taking the bronze medals.
For the Girls’ Doubles, the duo of Odunayo and Bello, representing Ogun State won title defeated both Koleosho and Oguntola (Ogun State) who finished with silver medal while Afolabi Adekola (Oyo State) and Audu Jubrin (Lagos State) won bronze
The thrilling 9th edition of the Gbemiga Trust Badminton Tournament held on Thursday and Friday, saw under-14 players across the Southwest states demonstrating great skills and talents
The two-day tournament , showcased the growing strength of youth badminton in the Southwest, as promising stars displayed remarkable skill, discipline, and sportsmanship in their quest for glory.
The event, chaired by Hon. Gbeminiyi Ijaola, had Mr. Tayo Akinfe as the Chief Host, and was graced by several dignitaries, including Mr. Babatunde Badru, former Head Coach of Badminton in Ogun State, and Mr. Adewale Adedokun, Director of Administration and Supplies, Ogun State Sports Council, who represented the Acting Director of Sports, Mr. Oluseyi Shunde.
Delivering the welcome address on behalf of the Acting Director of Sports, Mr. Adedokun commended the Gbemiga Trust Foundation for its sustained support towards grassroots badminton development.
He described the tournament as a “worthy platform for discovering and nurturing future badminton stars” and urged the young players to remain disciplined, focused, and dedicated to their sporting dreams.
He also reaffirmed the Ogun State Government’s commitment to supporting initiatives that promote youth development through sports.
In her goodwill message, Nigeria’s national badminton champion, Dorcas Adesokan, applauded the Foundation and its founder, Mr. Tayo Akinfe, for their continuous investment in badminton and their role in shaping her own career journey. She presented a special gift to appreciate the Foundation’s unwavering support for young athletes.
Giving the vote of thanks, the Chief Host, Mr. Tayo Akinfe, expressed deep appreciation to all participants, state contingents, officials, and guests for making the 9th edition a huge success.
He extended heartfelt gratitude to the Ogun State Sports Council, coaches, and parents for their cooperation and commitment, promising that the Foundation would continue to create opportunities for young badminton players to thrive and excel.
The 9th Gbemiga Trust Southwest Under-14 Badminton Tournament once again reaffirmed the Foundation’s vision of nurturing grassroots talents and promoting the growth of badminton across the Southwest region.
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