Ayodele Precious from Ekiti State today advanced to the quarter-finals in the female singles category of Ayo Olopon at the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
Demonstrating skill and resolve, the emerging junior athlete secured her progression by winning four consecutive matches. She triumphed over Imo State with a 2–0 score, defeated Osun State 2–1, and overcame the FCT with a 3–1 result.
Precious concluded her preliminary matches with a 2–0 victory against an opponent from Cross River State, confirming her place in the quarter-finals.
In Table Tennis, Kolade Bright qualified for the quarter-finals in the female singles event by defeating a competitor from the host state, Delta, with a 3–1 score.
Earlier, she had also secured a 3–1 win over an opponent from Osun State in the round of 32.
Additionally, Team Ekiti is scheduled to compete in doubles and mixed doubles matches on Sunday.
Ekiti also participated today in Karate, Tennis, Cricket, and Basketball events.
Competition will resume tomorrow with further events set to take place.
