Highly promising teen Adeoti Oladapo Bolaji as soon as once more led the best way for Kwara State, because the workforce from Ilorin clinched the highest spot at this yr’s South West Chess Championship in Ilesha.
Sports247 studies that Bolaji, who’s fondly referred to as ‘Posky,’ gained a gold medal to cap his great efficiency through the competitors on the University of Ilesa, Osun State.
His efficiency gave him the highest spot within the under-2000 class after seven rounds of a fierce contest involving 127 gamers, following which his achievement was attributed to immense authorities sponsorship and sports activities growth in Kwara State.
‘Posky’ was amongst six kids who represented the state on the championship, through which Mardiyah Kehinde Abdulsalam additionally gained bronze after a gallant attempt in opposition to robust opposition that included International Masters and different extremely rated gamers.
Other members of Kwara State’s workforce had been Habidat Sodiq, Durojaiye Boluwatife, Idris Malik and Kudirat Al-Imam, who all accomplished the competitors’s whole seven rounds.
An official from the state mentioned afterwards, “The workforce’s efficiency underscores the progress being made in chess growth throughout the state and the emergence of promising skills able to competing at nationwide and worldwide ranges.
“The achievements have further reinforced the importance of sustained government support, sponsorship and investment in sports development to nurture emerging talents and strengthen Kwara State’s position in competitive chess.”
