By Our Correspondent
The Chairman of the Kano State Sports Commission, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur Babangida, led the closing ceremony of the Kano State Table Tennis Independence Day Tournament 2026, organised by the Kano State Table Tennis Association to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary.
The tournament, held at the Indoor Sports Hall of Sa’adatu Rimi College of Education, Kano, featured more than 36 players competing in various stages.
MBA MBA Uzorma Dimkpa emerged as the overall champion and received a cash prize of N100,000.
Saminu Adam finished as the first runner-up and received N50,000, while Abdulbaki Yunusa and Raka One jointly placed third, each receiving N25,000.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Babangida commended the Kano State Table Tennis Association and the Local Organising Committee for successfully organising the tournament.
He reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to supporting young athletes and promoting sports development across the state.
The tournament’s sponsor, Malam Bashir Umar, said the competition was organised to support emerging talents and contribute to sports development.
Umar also called on individuals and organisations to continue supporting sporting activities, particularly those aimed at nurturing young athletes.
Speaking on behalf of the Kano State Table Tennis Association, its Vice Chairman, Malam Yasa’a Wada Abubakar, said the tournament provided an opportunity for table tennis enthusiasts to come together and celebrate Nigeria’s Independence Day.
During the closing ceremony, the association also honoured Babangida with an award of recognition for his support and contributions to sports development in Kano State.
