Africa’s table tennis trailblazer, Quadri Aruna, has endorsed the maiden National Intermediate Games, Eko 2026, describing the multi-sport event as an important opportunity to discover and develop Nigeria’s next generation of sporting talents.
Lagos will host the inaugural Games from 1 to 15 October, with more than 15,000 athletes expected from across the country to compete in 28 sports at 10 venues.
Aruna gave his support to the Games during a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, in Alausa, Ikeja.
The Nigerian table tennis star, who was accompanied by his wife, Ganiat, and their children, said the initiative could help redirect attention to grassroots sports development and provide young athletes with an avenue to pursue their ambitions.
“Sports in Nigeria has faced challenges, but this initiative is the best way to restore our lost glory,” he said.
