Fourteen-year-old Aidan Dumuje-Abili made a splash at the 2024 National Sports Festival (NSF), claiming silver in the men’s 100m backstroke and marking his first-ever senior-level medal.
Representing the Independent Junior Athletes (IJA), the JSS3 student of Grange School, Lagos, finished with a time of 1:04.15 seconds at the Gateway Games in Abeokuta.
The talented youngster has a decorated youth résumé, with multiple gold medals from the Dolphin Swimming League, National Youth Games, International School Sport Federation, and the World School Games, but this medal represents a major leap into the senior competitive swimming scene.
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In a closely fought final, Team Ogun’s Kolade Otunla won gold medal in a time of 1:02.41s, Team Delta’s Duke Enyekamime took bronze with a time of 1:04.70 seconds.
Aidan Dumuje-Abili at 2024 NSF. Photo Credit: X
Meanwhile, in men’s basketball, Team Plateau defeated Team Oyo 61-41 in their opening fixture of the 2024 National Sports Festival at the Alake Sports Complex, Abeokuta.
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Plateau started the game strongly, though Team Oyo fought hard in the first and second quarters. Plateau then dominated the third and fourth quarters to secure a 20-point victory.
In other basketball action, Team Delta defeated Enugu 48-31, while Team Rivers recorded a 50-38 victory over Team Kaduna.
