Francis Ajuonuma
Delta State sprinter, Ejiro Peter, yesterday proved why she is the best women’s runner at the ongoing Niger Delta Games in Benin, the Edo State capital.
Running in a very competitive women’s 100 meters final, Ejirodusted all to finish in a time of 11:58 secs to win gold for Delta State.
Ejiro was closely followed by Tejiri Ugoh Praise, who arrived at the finishing line at 11:76 secs to win silver for host Edo State, while the bronze medal went to Victory Imoisemeh Azobudi also of Edo State.
In the men’s final, Chibueze Ozama of Delta State won the gold medal in a time of 10: 42 secs, while Gift Bright of Akwa Ibom State came second in a time of 10: 57 secs with Saturday Godswill taking the bronze in a time of 10:59
Meanwhile, Team Imo secured its first medal at the ongoing Niger Delta Games, with Blessing Ukaoha winning silver in the women’s shot put event. Ukaoha delivered a powerful and composed performance in the field, finishing second to clinch Team Imo’s opening podium finish of the competition.
The achievement has lifted the mood in the Imo camp, as officials and teammates lauded her determination and technical display.
Her silver medal has now sets the tone for the state’s campaign, with hopes high for more podium finishes in the days ahead.
However the gold medal went to Delta State’s Emerald Ugwuogo, who threw a distance 11:49 metres, while Ukaoha distance throw was 11:41 metres. Abia State’s Uchechi Agu won the bronze throwing 10:07 metres.
Reacting to her silver medal performance, a disappointed Ukaoha noted that her target was to win the gold.
“My target was to win the gold medal but it went to the Delta girl. I’m disappointed missing my target but there is another day, she echoed to ThisNigeria.
