Ajunwa, Otubusin are torchbearers, as 25th Quadrangular Games begin

The 25th Quadrangular Games being hosted by the Lagos Country Club, Ikeja, took off on a glamorous note with two of the country’s sports icons, Olympic gold medalist, Chioma Ajunwa, and former international footballer, Idowu Otubusin, serving as the torch bearers.

Ajunwa, who made history in 1996 when she became Nigeria’s first Olympic gold medalist, and Otubusin, who became famous while playing for IICC Shooting Stars of Ibadan, added spice to the opening of the competition made for the best from the four premier clubs in Lagos.

The clubs are the Ikoyi Club 1938, Lagos Lawn Tennis Club, Onikan and Apapa Club, as well as the hosts, Lagos Country Club, Ikeja.

Also among the celebrity torch bearers were Nollywood actress, Tina Mba and veteran broadcaster, Bisi Olatilo.

The Chairman Organising Committee of the 25th Quadrangular Games and Vice President of the Lagos Club, Mr. Semiu Oganla, said the theme of the Games is Sports and Family Life Redefined and will enhance friendship and sportsmanship among members of the various social clubs.

“The theme of the Games emphasises the marriage of family life with sports and encourages social interactions between members of the different clubs,” Oganla said.

The President of Lagos Country Club, Ikeja (LCCI), Chief Kayode Moradeyo, praised the organising committee for providing a fair and conducive environment for competition among the clubs, who are bonded by oneness and friendship.

“As participants we are all friends. I am delighted with the good organization, but the fact remains that Lagos Country Club is hosting to win,” the LCCI President said.

The silver jubilee edition of the Games, which will see the four Lagos-based clubs competing in more than 10 sporting events, will end on Saturday.