Joel Ajayi
As the 2024 National Sports Festival enters its final stretch, Team FCT continues its impressive climb on the medal table, securing two gold medals in karate and two bronze medals in taekwondo to wrap up Day 8 of the ongoing Games in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
In the karate events, FCT’s Oluwaseun Olorunbe claimed gold in the -75kg Kumite category, while Israel Jegede added another gold in the -84kg Kumite division, delivering a double victory for the team.
In taekwondo, FCT athletes ensured their presence on the podium as well. Kalu Chijioke Jnr clinched a bronze medal in the -80kg category, and Usman Mohammed followed with another bronze in the -58kg class.
The consistent performance has made FCT a notable force at the festival, with their athletes winning medals on nearly every competition day.
With less than five days to the closing ceremony of the Gateway Games 2024, Team FCT remains hopeful of surpassing its previous medal haul and achieving a historic finish.
