The fourth phase of the Festival of Table Tennis "ITTF Africa Youth Championship" has ended as the duo of the Nigeria ping pong players, Kuti Mathew and AbdulFatai AbdulBasit won gold in the U19 Boys' Double's title.
The competition took place at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
Kuti and AbdulFatai defeated their counterparts Essid Wassim and Khaloufi Mohammed from Tunisia with 3-1 (12-10, 11-7, 12-10, 12-10) to clinch the gold medal.
Kuti Mathew expressed his joy, saying, "I'm thrilled to have won a bronze medal. After losing in the final in 2019, I'm delighted to have made it to the finals this year and secured a double win."
Abdul Fatai Abdul Basit added, "I'm overwhelmed with joy. This win is a testament to my hard work, and I'll use this experience to refine my skills for the upcoming Africa Senior Championship in Romania."
With the Honorable Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho; Director General, Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, and other sports pundit in attendance.
The youngsters with perseverance and determination showcased their finesse in the ping pong game to grab the title in the boy's doubles final.
This victory marks a significant achievement for Nigerian table tennis, highlighting the country’s growing strength in the sport.
Nigeria’s table tennis team has performed well in the championship, with Abdulfatai and Kuti’s win adding to the country’s medal haul.
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