By Amaechi Agbo

Team Enugu’s expectation of registering a medal at the onging 22^nd National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State is high as some of the athletes have progressed into the crucial stages of the boxing event.

Daniel Chukwudubem set the pace after dispatching his oppoenent to book a place in the semi-final of his category while Israel Ogbodo, made history on Thursday by knocking out his opponent in less than 35 seconds of their bout to qualify for the qurter-final in 60kg fight. 

Shedrack Ozoemenam, also reached the quarter-final, after he walkedover his opponent, just as Ayo, also reached the last 8 of his category.

 Meanwhile, Para-athletics, powerlifting and athletics events will all begin today, Friday May 23rd.      

Already Enugu State athletes are in high spirirt to deliver the expected medals at the Gateway Games