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  Gateway Games: Ekiti Wins Bronze in Ayo Olopon, Secures Boxing Victories (Ekiti NSF Media 2025) Team Ekiti added to its medal tally on Tuesday at the 22nd National Sports Festival holding in Ogun State, clinching a bronze medal in the traditional game of Ayo Olopon. The medal came through Yaya Omolara, who outplayed her opponent in the women’s singles category to secure the win. In boxing, Ekiti began its quest for more medals with impressive performances in the preliminary rounds. Aboderin Ramadan defeated FCT’s Olaiya Quadri in the 55kg male category, while Wole Omotola also recorded a victory over Emmanuel Kingsley of Niger State in the 65kg class. More Ekiti boxers are scheduled to compete today (Wednesday), with those who advanced on Tuesday aiming to maintain their winning form and move closer to medal contention. Ekiti also recorded a 3–1 win against Sokoto in the men’s team event of badminton. Meanwhile, the team is expected to participate in golf, tennis, and oth...

Torch of Unity Lands in Ekiti as State Gears Up for National Sports Festival Excitement is building in Ekiti State as the Torch of Unity, a symbolic emblem of national sportsmanship, arrived ahead of the 2024 National Sports Festival scheduled to hold in Ogun State from May 16 to 30. The arrival ceremony brought together key figures in Ekiti’s sports community, with Hon. Idowu Odebunmi, Chairman of the House Committee on Sports, highlighting Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s unwavering dedication to using sports as a catalyst for youth and human capital development. Dr. (Mrs.) Olusola Osetoba, Technical Advisor on Sports Development, also praised the governor’s efforts, stating that the state is fully prepared and motivated to participate in the festival with high hopes. Representing the National Sports Commission, Inkora Obora, who led the Torch of Unity team, emphasized that beyond competition, sports remain a powerful force for unity, peace, and national cohesion. Hon. Sunday Ola, Cha...