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Para Games: Team Rivers Wins 53 Medals On Day 5 … Director Praise Athletes
Rivers para team has been impressive in the third edition of the competition. The first-timers have made a significant impact on the games.
Speaking at the event, the State Director of Sports, Obia Inyingikabo, who is the leader of the contingent, has praised her athletes for their commitment and determination to make the state proud.
According to her, the impressive performance of the athletes is unprecedented despite the fact that they relatively prepared late for completion.
“I am not in doubt that team Rivers in this competition will finish tops,” Inyingikabo said.
Meanwhile, below are the medals won by the para team Rivers.
Para table tennis:
14 gold, 6 silver, and 5 bronze,
Shooting, 1 gold, 3 silver, and 3 bronze. Cycling: 1 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze. Swimming: 1 gold, 2 bronze, Badminton: 1 gold and 1 silver. Para powerlifting: 1 gold and 1 bronze; para athletics: 1 gold, 4 silver, and 3 bronze.
Tonye Orabere