By Yusuf A Yusuf Giginyu
Kano State recorded an impressive outing on Day Two of the 3rd National Para Games, winning a total of seven medals across various events.
In para taekwondo, the state’s athletes secured one gold and two silver medals. Abdullahi Muhammad Lubiya clinched Kano’s first gold medal in the 65kg category after defeating his Lagos State opponent in the final. Musa Bala won silver after losing his final bout to a Rivers State athlete, while Aliyu Abubakar Iliyasu also claimed silver in the poomsae category.
Kano maintained its strong performance in para karate, adding three more medals—one gold, one silver and one bronze. Halimatul Sadiya Japheth won gold in the K10 wheelchair category. Lawan Bashir settled for silver in the K30 category after losing in the final to an Abia State opponent, while Jamilu Hussaini Mohammed took bronze in the K30 wheelchair category.
The state also secured an additional silver medal in para powerlifting.
In para soccer, Kano defeated Rivers State 3–0. Ibrahim Tara opened the scoring in the 40th minute, while Sani Gimba scored twice in the 45th and 50th minutes to seal the victory.
The achievements are expected to boost the morale of Kano athletes as the games continue.
