The first day, which also featured the opening ceremony for the Games, witnessed pulsating battles in karate, energy sarping rounds in Weightlifting, and exciting exhibition of young table tennis players at the Stephen Keshi stadium.
In Karate, team Plateau’s Abigail Byenya in the -47kg category, fought to the semi-final stages, but lost the last to her opponent from Delta, ending her medals hopes.
In Weightlifting, Godwin Kwaghate, who contested in the class of 56kg, finished 5th after lifting 57kg snatch and 67 in clean in jack
In the table tennis male category, Monday Abraham lost two matches to opponents from Kwara and Akwa Ibom in a group game of 3. On the other hand, Joy Emmanuel qualified to the chat of 32 of the female category after beating her rival from Kogi, though losing her second match, she still made it to the next round
FIXTURES FOR DAY 2 [30TH AUGUST 2025] OF THE NYG
1. Football : 9 am at St. Patrick’s college field
2. Table tennis: 8 am at the indoor sports hall, Stephen Keshi stadium
3. Karate: 8.30 am at the multi-purpose hall [combat hall]
Credit: Benedict Yengmi
Ag: PRO
Sports Council
