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The silver medal marks the first time in the WTT Series that a Nigerian and African pair reached a WTT Contender final.
Nigerian table tennis duo Olajide Omotayo and Azeez Solanke clinched a historic silver medal in the Men's Doubles event at the WTT Contender Lagos.
The silver medal marks the first time in the WTT Series that a Nigerian and African pair reached a WTT Contender final.
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In a thrilling semifinal, Omotayo and Solanke stunned the crowd by defeating a powerhouse Chinese team, Fei Junhang and Luo Jiecheng.
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The electrifying upset sent a wave of excitement through the Lagos fans and the entire continent.
Omotayo, brimming with pride after the final, expressed his commitment to his partnership with Solanke. "This is a huge achievement for us," he declared.
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"We'll keep practicing and competing together, striving to improve. Today, unforced errors and inconsistency got the better of us, but we have a bright future in doubles.
The Lagos fans should know we crave victory just as much as they do. Reaching the finals is a massive win for Africa," Omotayo confirmed to Pulse Sports.
Solanke echoed Omotayo's sentiment, cherishing the opportunity to play alongside his teammate. "It's an honor to compete with Omotayo. This is only our second time playing doubles together, and look how far we've come! With continued training and competition, I know we can achieve even more wins."
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Reflecting on the pivotal semifinal victory over the Chinese pair, Omotayo emphasized its significance, "This win belongs to the entire continent, not just Nigeria. Beating a Chinese team is a monumental achievement, truly unbelievable and shocking"
Solanke, still overwhelmed by the experience, simply stated, "I have no words. This is a dream come true. I was nervous, desperate to avoid defeat, and focused on safe play. There were moments when I saw things differently than Omotayo's instructions, which led to point losses. But he always emphasized trusting his guidance, and I tried to follow his lead. Thankfully, with God's grace, we emerged victorious"
Meanwhile, Azeez Solanke and Olajide Omotayo lost to the Indian duo of Harmeet Desai and Manav Vikash Thakkar in the final of the WTT contender Lagos at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall of Teslim Balogun Stadium.
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