The 6th Lagos Valuejet Para Table Tennis Open begins November 7 at Teslim Balogun Stadium, featuring athletes from the UK, Iran, Iraq, Cameroon, Benin Republic, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Uganda, and Nigeria.
Sunday Odebode, Paralympic Committee of Nigeria President, praised the tournament’s growth, attracting global players. ITTF Para Manager Pablo Perez commended Nigeria’s influence in para table tennis, citing Isau Ogunkunle’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Games bronze medal.
Over 30 certified players will compete. Valuejet’s Uchechi Achomadu pledged support, encouraging athletes to showcase sportsmanship. Ogunkunle aims to retain his Men’s Class 5 title.
