Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle has raked in a bronze medal at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in France.
This has made the country secure the first Singles Paralympic Medal Since Sydney 2000, owing to Ogunkunle’s outstanding performances in the Men’s singles Class 4.
Back then, Tajudeen Agunbiade and Alabi Olufemi brought home gold and bronze, respectively, in the Class 9 Men’s Singles. Ogunkunle has reignited the nation’s legacy in the sport, securing Nigeria’s fifth medal at Paris 2024.
Although his run for gold came to an end in the semifinals, where he faced Tokyo 2020 silver medallist Kim Young-Gun, Ogunkunle put up a valiant fight before falling short, losing 3-1.
The Ogun State athlete’s road to the semifinals was filled with standout moments.
In the Round of 16, he delivered a stunning upset by defeating reigning Paralympic champion Abdullah Ozturk of Turkey, 3-1 (6-11, 11-6, 11-7, 12-10).
He followed this with an impressive 3-1 victory (9-11, 11-5, 11-9, 11-6) over France’s Maxime Thomas, a Tokyo 2020 bronze medallist, in the quarterfinals, securing his place in the final four and guaranteeing Nigeria a historic singles medal.
Subscribe to Updates
Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.
Trending
- Edo Guber: INEC Delivers Sensitive Materials
- Italian 1990 World Cup Star, Salvatore, Dies At 59
- BREAKING: At Last Former Gov Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation
- Finally, Ex-Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation
- 25% Of FCT Votes: My Personal Views Not Relevant To Supreme Court’s Ruling – Agbakoba
- Mpox Infecting Males More In Nigeria, Says NCDC
- Service Chiefs Have No Excuse Not To End Insecurity/Terrorism – Danjuma
- LP: Abure Faults Interim Chairperson, Usman, Over Claim Of Saving Party
2024 Paralympic: Nigeria’s Isau Ogunkunle Rakes In Bronze Table Tennis Medal
Related Posts
Add A Comment
Subscribe to Updates
Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.
© 2024 The Scrutiny. Designed by Design Streams.