Adebayo Adenrele
…as Ekiti emerges first runner-up
The 4th Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Southwest Zonal Games held in Osun state has ended with fanfare and pomp.
The competition which commenced on 23rd November 2023, ended on Sunday 26th November 2023.
In a statement jointly signed by the Causus Chairman and Secretary, Dr Babatunde O. Rosiji and Dr. Gbenga Akintunde, NMA Osun State came first with a total of 33 medals (13 gold, 8 silver and 12 bronze),
Ekiti emerged the first runner up with 15 medals ( 6 gold, 6 silver and 3 bronze) while Oyo clinched the 2nd runner up position with 14 medals ( 4 gold, 5 silver and 5 bronze).
The sporting activities engaged in by the physicians include football, table tennis, Draught, Scrabble, chess, lawn tennis, ludo, badminton, volleyball, golf, ayo olopon and athletics.
According to the statement, the athletes selected from the event will be representing the NMA Southwest Zone at the upcoming Doctors’ Games in Lagos.
The Caucus Chairman, Dr. Babatunde Olaniyi Rosiji, earlier led the team on a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University who was represented by the DVC Admin, Prof. Yomi Daramola.
He appreciated the university authorities for opening up their facility for use during the edition of the Zonal Games.
At the reception, the DVC also invited the NMA to the West African University Games(WAUG) that will be hosted by OAU later this year.
Other dignitaries present include the CMD, OAUTHC, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof. Babatope Kolawole representing the VC. Prof. Yemisi Amusa, Chairperson of OAU Sports Council and the Permanent Secretary, Osun State Ministry of Health, Dr Isiaka Adekunle.
