Day 2 of events of the ongoing National Sports Festival ‘Gateway Games’ in Abeokuta, has seen Team Plateau taking bold steps in getting medals as Team recorded wins in Badminton male singles events.
The trio of Nunji John, Nathaniel Nator and Jeff Adams all defeated their opponents 2-1 sets each. It was Nunji John that set the tone for the wins when he despatched ThankGod Saviour before Nathaniel Nator defeated Samuel Ketojo and Jeff Adams rounded off the wins with a 2-1 victory over Jeremiah Ekenechukwu, all of Team Delta.
Speaking exclusively to ssimedia247.com.ng on behalf of the Athletes, Nungi John, appreciated the efforts of the Plateau State Government and the Sports Council for giving them the opportunity to represent the state;as he showed their delight for winning their first singles.
Nungi said ” we feel happy winning our first singles after the female team could not, though the matches were tough but we were able to hold our nerves to overcome our opponents. Everyone goes to matches to win but we were the winners today.We’ll keep pushing to the gold medals as that’s our desire and goal”.
Also, Team Plateau also got a win in Squash Male singles as James Daniel defeated Nanme Rindaps of Team Imo 3-1 to coast home with a win.
However, Team Plateau could not get to the podium in the 10Km Cycling mixed relay which comprises of three males & three females; Joseph Masillinus, Abraham Daniel, John Emmanuel , while the females of the team are Carolina Dung, Patience Simon & Cecilia Sunday.
The team finished fourth which denied them a podium finish but other categories will commence by 3pm, they have a chance to get to the podium as experienced cyclists in the team hope to get the job done.
Credit: Nathaniel Mobolade, SSIMEDIA, ‘Gateway Games’, Abeokuta
20/5/25
