Team FCT Shines at Gateway Games, Scoops 12 Medals So Far

 




Team FCT has been performing exceptionally well at the ongoing 22nd National Sports Festival (NSF), currently taking place in Gateway State. By the end of Day 5 of the competition, the team had secured an impressive haul of 13 medals.


So far, Team FCT has clinched a total of: 4 Gold Medals (2 in Ayo, 1 in Golf, and 1 in Wushu Kung Fu)


5 Silver Medals (4 in Weightlifting and 1 in an undisclosed event)


3 Bronze Medals (1 each from Taekwondo, Beach Volleyball, and Weightlifting)


With several sporting events yet to commence, Team FCT remains optimistic about increasing its medal tally. 


Expectations are high, and the athletes are determined to deliver outstanding performances in the remaining days of the festival.

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