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| Canaan Table Tennis Club contingent at the Recently held Niger Delta Sports Festival in Uyo |
Ukorebi Esien | 6th April 2025
CALABAR — Cross River and Bayelsa states emerged as joint champions at the recent regional table tennis championship, with both powerhouses securing two gold medals each in a thrilling display of skills and competition.
Cross River maintained its traditional dominance in women's events, claiming Gold in Women's Doubles while Bayelsa secured the Silver medel, Delta went for the Bronze. In the same feat, Cross River State secured Gold in Women's Singles with Abia and Ondo clinching Silver and Bronze respectively.
In the men's category, Bayelsa countered with equal prowess clinging two Golds in
Men's Doubles and Single. Cross River went for Silver in the Men's Double with Edo securing Bronze. In the Men's Single, Ondo clinched Gold and Akwa Ibom secured Bronze
The tournament coincided with the 35 years Anniversary celebration of the club.
In his remarks the chairman of the club and Cross River State representative in the NDDC board, Rt. Hon. Orok Otu Duke PhD, took the opportunity to celebrate the Canaan Table Tennis Team's unprecedented achievement of winning gold medals for the state for 35 consecutive years - the only team to maintain such consistent excellence.
"This golden generation of Canaan players have written their names in history," Duke stated. "For 35 years, through three generations of athletes, they've brought nothing but gold to Cross River. This is no accident - it's the result of dedication, proper training, and Institutional support."
He pledged his continued backing for the program: "I charge our champions to keep making us proud. The NDDC and Cross River state will continue to invest in these athletes who have become our golden ambassadors."
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