The 2024 Lagos Blind Sports Fiesta began on Monday at the Sir Molade Okoya-Thomas Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.
The five-day event, featuring sports like Blind Powerlifting, Blind Judo, Goalball, and Ayo Olopon, aims to inspire visually impaired athletes and promote inclusivity in sports, aligning with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s commitment to empowering persons with disabilities.
Day one highlighted Blind Powerlifting, with 12 male athletes competing across five weight categories: 67kg, 75kg, 82kg, 90kg, and 102kg. Some notable performances included Oladele Sunday’s victory in the 67kg category with a lift of 385kg, and Ajibade Sodiq’s win in the 90kg category with 480kg.
A participant, Adeyemi Adeseye said the event provided a platform to improve his abilities in blind sports.
