Team Lagos has won three more medals in the swimming event at the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.
The state’s swimmer, Chioma Kanu, won gold in 50m girls’ freestyle while Sokunbi Tobi won gold in 200m boys’ individual medley.
Ezumba Chidelu, another Team Lagos swimmer, earned silver in boys’ 200m swimming event.
Also, Sunday Emmanuel added another bronze medal in weightlifting after a total lift of 111kg.
Emmanuel, in the boys’ 49kg category, lifted 50kg in snatch and 61kg in clean and jerk, bringing the total lift to 111kg.
Speaking after the medal presentation, an elated Emmanuel thanked God and the state government for the opportunity to showcase his talent.
He added that the 2024 NYG success was his first outing as a budding weightlifter.
The young lifter said that his career in weightlifting was influenced by his mother, who is a coach.
“I appreciate my mother’s support and I also thank those who have successfully made significant milestones in the sport, including African and Commonwealth Champion, Adijat Olarinoye,” he said.
