Team Nigeria began its participation at the ongoing African U-18 and U-20 Athletics Championships in Ndola, Zambia, on a bright note yesterday, with the duo of Joma Oghenefejiro Praise and Oshiokpu Grace grabbing two gold medals.
Forty-two athletes are flying the nation’s flag at the combined fourth African U-18 Championships and the 15th African U-20 championships, which began yesterday. Nigeria’s first gold medal came from the triple jump U18 event, where Praise jumped 12.67m. A few hours later, Nigeria increased the tally to two gold medals, with Oshiokpu Grace jumping 13.03m in the U-20 triple jump event. The high jump event for U-18 boys was going on at the time of this report yesterday.
“It is a good beginning for us, and I commend the athlete for her determination and courage in the midst of stiff oppositions. I am sure we will do well in this championship,” Okowa stated.
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