By Austine Agbo Emmanuel
Team Kaduna has made an impressive start at the ongoing 4th Para Games in Abuja, securing two silver medals in Para-swimming and the female visually impaired kata event.
One of the standout performers, Keneng Gyang, clinched a silver medal after delivering a remarkable display in the visually impaired kata category, earning the admiration of judges and spectators alike.
Commending the athletes for their resilience and determination, the Kaduna State Commissioner for Sports Development, Professor Benjamin Kumai-Gugong, praised their performance despite the challenges encountered in preparation for the competition.
He also expressed appreciation to Governor Senator Uba Sani for ensuring Kaduna State’s participation in the games, noting that the support has been instrumental to the team’s early success.
The commissioner further conveyed the governor’s message, urging the athletes to remain focused, represent the state with pride, and intensify their efforts in pursuit of more medals.
Team Kaduna is expected to compete in several other events, including Para-badminton, amputee football, sitting football, Para-karate, Para-taekwondo, and Para-swimming as the competition progresses.
