NYG 2024: Kwara settles for Bronze in table tennis girls’ doubles

Team Kwara’s Saidu Hawawu and Idris Asiata in the girls’ doubles table tennis event have settled for bronze after losing the semifinal to Rabiu Aishat and Musbau Faisat of Team Lagos by 3 sets to 1.

Team Kwara won the first set 11-6, but Team Lagos rallied to win the next three sets 11-5, 11-4, and 11-4, securing their place in the final against Team Delta to determine the gold and silver medalists.

Coach Fatimoh Bello attributed the loss to her players’ overconfidence, emphasizing that the team will focus on improving for future competitions.

Team Kwara has now won five medals in total comprising of 2 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze.