Plateau State athletes continued their spirited showing at the 9th National Youth Games as the contingent increased its medal haul from 17 to 19 at the close of Day 6, held on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.
In Golf, Obed Yusuf impressed with a resilient performance in the Stroke Play, holding off stiff competition from Imo, Edo, and the FCT to clinch a silver medal. Robinson David added a bronze after overcoming his Yobe State opponent in the third-place contest.
However, it was not all success, as Plateau suffered setbacks in Kungfu, Badminton, Scrabble, Tennis, Squash, and Darts. In Chess, the state recorded a mixed start—winning the first two rounds, losing the third, and drawing the fourth—leaving plenty to play for with nine games still ahead.
Looking forward, Plateau athletes will aim to add to the medal count as events in Athletics, Para Athletics, Scrabble, Squash, Tennis, and Badminton get underway on Thursday.
With 19 medals now secured across nine sports—comprising 3 Gold, 6 Silver, and 10 Bronze—Plateau’s steady rise at the Games underscores the determination of its young athletes.
Medal presentations were also held earlier in the day for winners in Golf, Gymnastics, and Darts.
Medal Summary (as of Sept. 3)
- Cycling: 1 Gold, 1 Silver
- Karate: 1 Gold
- Taekwondo: 1 Gold, 2 Bronze
- Weightlifting: 1 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Para Powerlifting: 2 Gold, 1 Bronze
- Golf: 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
- Gymnastics: 3 Bronze
- Darts: 1 Silver
- Judo: 1 Bronze
Total: 3 Gold, 6 Silver, 10 Bronze (19 medals)