ASABA – Team Ogun has secured a place in the boys’ doubles final of table tennis at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State after a solid 3-1 victory over Team Kwara in the semi-final clash held this Monday.
Team Ogun, represented by brothers Mubarak and Mustapha Balogun, delivered a commanding performance to earn their spot in the final, where they will now face Team Osun.
Their journey to the final was marked by grit and resilience. In the quarter-finals, the Balogun brothers faced a tough challenge from Team Rivers, represented by Rabiu Adams and Godwin Sirawoo. Team Ogun dropped the first two sets 11-7 and 11-9 but came back strongly to win the game 3-2 after the break.
Team Ogun now has three silver and one bronze, the state has also reached final men’s double.
The National Youth Games continues to serve as a vital platform for discovering young talent and promoting sports development across Nigeria, bringing together athletes from all corners of the country to compete at a high level.
