Joel Ajayi
Team Federal Capital Territory (FCT) continues to shine at the ongoing Gateway Games, clinching three gold medals on Day 3 and advancing in both the male and female basketball events.
FCT athletes claimed two gold medals in the traditional Ayo Olopon game, with victories in both the male singles and female doubles categories during Wednesday’s finals held in Abeokuta. The men’s team defeated Akwa Ibom to secure gold in the singles event, while the women’s doubles team also triumphed over Akwa Ibom to clinch gold.
In golf, FCT added another gold to their tally at the Abeokuta Golf Course, further showcasing their versatility across sporting disciplines. Grace Agbo stood out by outperforming all competitors from the 21 states that registered for the Gross Event.
The winning momentum continued in basketball, as both FCT teams advanced to the next round. The female team dominated their match against Bauchi with a commanding 60–34 victory, while the male team outclassed Enugu 67–57 in a competitive encounter.
It will be recalled that on Day 2 (Tuesday), FCT secured one silver and two bronze medals, all in weightlifting.
FCT’s strong performances across multiple sports have boosted their medal count and reinforced their status as a top contender at the Games.
As of the time of filing this report, FCT has secured a total of seven medals: three gold, three silver, and one bronze.
