Umar, the undisputed wizard of the chessboard, relinquished his crown at the Tech1M Chess Tournament, AmuwoGames 2023, after a dazzling reign as the Under 13 Chess Tournament champion in 2019 and 2021. The coveted title now rests in the hands of Festac Bulls’ Excel Victor, who outplayed the two-time defending champion.
Meanwhile, the Tech1M Chess Tournament witnessed the rise of new champions, with Extension Dolphins’ Tamunokuro Farry-Harry seizing victory in the Under-17 category and Festac Elephants’ Nzubechukwu Ananti retaining the throne in the Open category.
In the realm of words, Abdulrahman Abubakar of the Mile 2 Lions spelled success at the Lanre Shittu Motors Scrabble Tournament, claiming the top spot in the under 13 category. Amoo Abdullateef of Mile 2 Lions and Nwosu Chika showcased their lexical prowess, clinching gold in the under 17 and open categories, respectively.
The Golden Penny Volleyball Tournament reached a thrilling crescendo as the Festac Bulls triumphed over the Festac Unicorns in a fierce 3-round finale, securing the coveted gold medal.
Adding a touch of finesse to the sports extravaganza, the Smoov Chapman 5-aside tournament kicked off at the Darius Turf in Diamond Estate. Peter Nnamonu, the charismatic brand manager, set the stage in style, ushering in the competition with flair. Among the eight teams, the Mile 2 Hawks, GRA Rhinos, Festac Bulls, and Festac Elephants emerged victorious, advancing to the highly anticipated semi-finals.
As the AmuwoGames 2023 Festival of Sports Tournaments unfolds, the excitement continues next weekend with basketball, tennis, and more. November beckons you to Amuwo-Odofin, where the thrill of the games awaits. Plan your visit to witness the athleticism and prowess that define this sporting spectacle.