Police Games: Ayienugba wins women’s tennis

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Winners have emerged in the tennis event at the ongoing 14th biennial Police Games tagged ‘Oluyole 2024’ at the Ibadan Recreation Club with Funke Ayienugba of Zone 2 claiming the women’s singles gold medal.

In a one-sided match, Ayienugba defeated Dike Osinachi  of Zone 4 6-0, 6-0 to emerge champion, while in the men’s doubles final, twins Paul and Peter Alakwem of Force Headquarters defeated duo Idris and Aminci of Zone 2 6-1, 6-1 to win the gold medal.

Also, Agnes Ogar and Charity Philips of Zone 7 defeated Adedayo and Oyelowo 6-0, 6-0 to emerge champions in the women’s doubles.

The men’s singles final scheduled for Thursday (today) has Paul Alakwem of Force Headquarters battling Eloh Timothy for the gold medal.

In karate individual kata (female category), Rita Edejoh emerged champion, while  Zinab Absalam clinched the silver medal, with duo Hamzat Olayinka and Holiness Iyoba ending up in third and fourth positions respectively.

Ebounde Emmanuel claimed the gold medal in the individual kata male category, while  Ebenezer Unoren emerged second. Victor Olabiwonun and Ebadtor Emmanuel came third and fourth respectively.

Also, Zone 1 emerged champions in the team kata event, while Zone 6 clinched the silver medal with Zone 11 and Zone 7 coming third and fourth respectively.