12 year old Gombe State has won three gold medals
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Nigeria is marking the 8th edition of the National Youth Games drew to a close, 12-year-old Mumyal Simon who grew up at Gombe State she is the topic of the moment. The young Fulani girl won three gold medals for her village community.
Siimon became the only athlete who represents Gombe State and she is taking part on the event for the fifth time.
Yesterday (Monday, 16 September 2024) the young teenager managed to walk away with three gold medals.
Mumyal was piniliased for lack of proper registration at the previous National Youth Games in Asaba.
The Nigerian international emphasized that she also wishes to represent her country at a bigger stages of the competition.
Mrs Kwaragan-jada who is mother of the sthlete revealed that they are very proud about their child.
Kwaragan said “My little Fulani girl has really made us proud in Gombe, Northeast, and indeed the Fulani race,” the elated mother, a former football player.
“I must thank the Gombe state government who have always believed in my daughter’s ability, the management and staff of the Gombe state sports council, her coach and most especially, my husband for encouraging her.”
Even Council of Sports Director Hajaya Zainab Ishaku was also impressed by the display shown by 12 year old and she believes she can achieve more.
Ishaku said “This is her third time in this NYG, I also thank the parents who allowed her and encouraged her, her mother came all the way from Gombe to encourage her in Asaba.
“I have absolute confidence in her ability; that is why she was the only athlete Gombe state registered in this year’s National Youth Games.
“We are so proud of her, and I really want to thank my state government for giving me the chance to bring this girl to Asaba.”
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
