By Egufe Yafugborhi
ASABA — Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has described the Commonwealth Fencing Championships gold medal won by 16-year-old Oghenegaren Esiovwa-Thompson as a demonstration of the enormous potential of young Deltans.
Esiovwa-Thompson, an indigene of Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, made history by winning Nigeria’s first-ever gold medal in the men’s Under-23 epee event at the championship in Lagos.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori described the feat as a remarkable achievement that had brought honour and pride to Delta State and Nigeria.
The governor commended the teenage fencer for his talent, determination and composure, particularly his ability to overcome more experienced opponents on his way to the historic victory.
