US-based tennis star Christopher Bulus has won gold in the men’s singles tennis event at the Ongoing National Sports Festival in Ogun State.
Bulus competing for the hosts, Ogun State, achieved the feat after defeating David Ekpenyong of Bayelsa State in the final. He won 6-2 2-0 retired.
Meanwhile in the Women’s Singles final, Barakat Quadri of Delta State was outstanding against Yakubu Ohunene of Ogun State, winning 6-1 6-1 to go home with the gold medal.
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Speaking after the match, Barakat Quadri said the victory was well deserved.
“It was an exciting final as I was playing against the fans favourite but I played better. It is my determination to win gold at every single event I play,” he said.
Her opponent Yakubu Ohunene who came second in the Women’s Singles event was happy playing against the country’s best female tennis player.
“I feel really happy to win something but I felt I could have done better perhaps going for the gold. I think it was a good experience for me because I played better against her this time. I know I will do better next time we meet again”.
Earlier President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation Engineer Ifedayo Akindoju was of the opinion that tennis is growing in Nigeria.
“The final matches were epic, very good. At some point one of the players had some cramps and slow down the game but all the same the level was high, I am satisfied with the standard”.
Tennis events at the 22nd National Sports Festival will end tomorrow, 28th May.