October 13, 2025
Sport

Edo 2020: Ekiti Combat Sports Team Raise Medal Hopes

By Biodun Jimoh
The chances of Ekiti State to win more medals in combat sports were on Monday brightened following the victory of Mordecai Ofe in the  heavyweight male Taekwondo category.
The Ekiti State taekwondo fighter defeated his counterpart from Borno State to emerge among contenders for medals at the National Sports Festival tagged Edo 2020.
The taekwondo fighter who sustained slight injury in his first fight is expected to put aside the injury scare and step unto the mat again today (Tuesday) in continuation for his quest to win a medal.
Elsewhere, athletics events will begin on Friday while some of the boxers from Ekiti State will step into the boxing ring today (Tuesday) 
In kickboxing, Ekiti state representative lost.
Ahead of Friday’s commencement of the athletics events, Ekiti State head of coaching who also doubles as the state athletics coach, Isiaka Oluyemi has  expressed optimism the state will surely win medals in track and field events.
Actions in athletics will be held at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin same place where other games like swimming, badminton, tennis among others are being held.
Ekiti is contesting in 18 Sports at the National Sports festival tagged Edo 2020.

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