At the ongoing 8th National Youth Games, Ogbe Divine, representing Team Edo, clinched the gold medal in the 10km female cycling individual event, Sports247 reports.
Crossing the finish line in a remarkable time of 18:05:92 minutes, her victory was not only a testament to her physical prowess but also a reflection of her resilience, passion, and belief in herself—a belief nurtured over the years by her coach.
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For Divine, this moment is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. From a young age, she had a passion for cycling, often riding around her neighborhood, feeling the rush of the wind and the freedom that came with every pedal.
But it wasn’t just her love for the sport that pushed her this far; it was also the unshakable support of her coach.
“My coach always tells me to believe in myself,” Divine said with a smile, glowing with pride after her victory. “And today, I can see the results.”
Those words have been her guiding light, reminding her to trust in her abilities even when the challenges seemed overwhelming. Cycling was never just a hobby for her—it was her sport, her calling.
She had spent countless hours training, preparing her body and mind for moments like these. Now, standing tall with a gold medal draped around her neck, her hard work had finally paid off.
“This is just the beginning,” she continued. “With gold today, I see that the future is bright. I’m seeing myself at the global stage very soon.”
Her win not only adds to Team Edo’s medal tally but also serves as a beacon of inspiration for young athletes across the nation.
Ogbe Divine’s journey, marked by passion, dedication, and a strong belief in herself, is a reminder that with hard work and self-belief, even the most ambitious dreams are within reach.
