23rd May, 2025
Team Kwara has recorded its first major victory at the ongoing Gateway Games 2024 in Abeokuta, with cyclist Asiribo Olalekan clinching the gold medal in the Men’s 200m Cycling event.
Asiribo’s performance was a commanding display of speed, determination, and athletic excellence, setting the tone for what could be a strong outing for Kwara at the national sports festival.
Speaking after the win, a member of Team Kwara’s coaching crew praised Asiribo’s resilience, noting that “this gold is the result of months of hard training and sheer determination. Asiribo never took a day off and his discipline has finally paid off.”
The victory is the first gold for Kwara at the games and has sparked optimism among fans and officials that more medals will follow in the coming days.
Kwara sports enthusiasts have taken to social media to celebrate the young cyclist, hailing him as an inspiration to aspiring athletes across the state.
