The 2024 Osun Intercollegiate Games was a thrilling display of athletic prowess and spirited competition, with table tennis emerging as a highlight of the event.
The tournament, hosted in Osun State, witnessed intense matches that tested the skills and endurance of participants from various tertiary institutions.
In the male singles category, Adefolami Hamid of Fountain University clinched the Gold medal with his stunning agility and tactical brilliance, solidifying his place as a standout athlete.
Victor Akintunde from Redeemers University secured Silver, demonstrating exceptional grit, while Daniel Adewoyin (OAU) and Aliu Akande (OSCOTECH) took home the Bronze medals.
The female singles matches were equally captivating, with Taiwo Ayobami of OAU dominating the court to win Gold.
Her commanding performance left a lasting impression on the audience. Yemisi Ogunniyi from Osun State Polytechnic,
Iree earned the Silver, while Rosemary Babalola (UNILESA) and Boluwatife Ogunleye (Fountain University) shared the Bronze.
In doubles play, OAU’s prowess was evident. The male duo, Daniel Adewoyin and Omobolanle Amin, seized the Gold with impeccable coordination.
In the female doubles, Ayobami Taiwo and Oyenuga Taiwo of OAU showcased their synergy to also claim Gold, underlining the university’s supremacy.
Redeemers University and Fountain University also shone, securing medals and demonstrating the region’s deepening pool of table tennis talent.
As the 2024 Games concluded, it became clear that Osun’s young athletes are not just competitors; they are the future of the sport, promising even more exhilarating contests in years to come.
