Event: 22nd National Sports Festival – Gateway Games 2024
Discipline: Table Tennis (Able-bodied)
Source: NTTF Official Medal Table
Total Events: 7
Total Medals Contested: 28 (7 Gold, 7 Silver, 14 Bronze)
🥇 Bayelsa State Performance Summary
| Event | Medal | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Men’s Team | 🥇 Gold | Defeated Delta in final |
| Men’s Doubles | 🥇 Gold & 🥈 Silver | Dominant showing |
| Men’s Singles | 🥇 Gold | Strong individual finish |
| Mixed Doubles | 🥈 Silver | Lost to Ogun in final |
Total Medal Tally (Bayelsa):
- Gold: 3
- Silver: 2
- Bronze: 0
- Overall Rank in Table Tennis: 1st (tied with Delta by gold count)
📊 Overall Medal Table – Table Tennis (Able)
| Rank | State | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bayelsa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | Delta | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | Ogun | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | Kwara | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Lagos | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 6 | Edo | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 7 | Oyo | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | Cross Rivers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Rivers | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
🧭 Key Takeaways for Bayelsa:
- Stronghold in Men’s Events: Swept all three gold medals in men’s team, doubles, and singles.
- Mixed Doubles Potential: Silver indicates competitive depth and room for improvement.
- Gap in Women’s Events: No medals recorded; suggests need for focus on female athlete development in future games.
✅ Recommendations for Future Planning:
- Invest in Women’s Table Tennis Programs to improve representation and podium finishes.
- Leverage top male athletes for training camps, mentorship, and local talent scouting.
- Set up inter-LGA table tennis leagues to keep athletes match-ready throughout the year.
