The 2024 National Sports Festival, tagged the “Gateway Games,” has delivered a heartwarming story as a mother and daughter from Lagos State have both clinched medals in wrestling events.
The mother, Ronke Olarinoye, won gold and silver, while the daughter, Florence Olarinoye, won silver medals in the 49kg and 59kg categories, respectively.
A Mother and her Daughter are currently participating in Weightlifting event at the Gateway Games
Both have won medals for Lagos State in their various categories
Recall that Lagos State has already made its mark, with Ronke Olarinoye securing a gold medal in the women’s 45kg snatch category on the opening day, a strong start for the state.
Also, African Games gold medalist Omolola Onome Didih of Lagos has been a standout performer, winning gold medals in both the snatch and total lifts in the women’s 55kg category, adding to the state’s impressive tally.
