The Akwiwu Dynasty in Ogwuaga Abba, Nwangele LGA, Imo State; erupted in joy, as their grandson, Ebuka Nwokeji, made the family and Nigeria proud by winning the Silver medal in the Commonwealth Youth Games male category) 200M IB Athletic Champion 2023, amid heartwarming commendations and congratulatory messages from home and abroad.
In the vibrant tapestry of international athletics, Ebuka Nwokeji stands out with blazing brilliance.
This 16-year-old sprinter from Arondizuogu, Imo State, has etched his name in the annals of sporting glory by winning the medal.His stellar performance all through the 2023 athletics season earned him the honor of representing England on the global stage twice in 2023. Firstly, at the Schools International Athletic Board (SIAB) competition on Saturday, July 15, 2023, and most recently at the Commonwealth Youth Games held in Trinidad and Tobago in August 2023.
The Nigerian – born British citizen and young athlete, is an inspiring success story in youth athletics as he has continued to garner momentum while proving his mettle as a shining star having won a number of laurels during different school competitions in England.
Ebuka’s opening act in the Commonwealth Youth Games on Monday August 8 was simply a display of brilliance. Overcoming his heat with a time of 10.64 seconds, he established his authority and secured qualification. The semifinals witnessed another burst of excellence, with Ebuka clinching the top spot with a time of 10.51 seconds (-0.4), a personal best.
Nze Obinna Nwachinemere Akwiwu, a royal stool – designate in Ogwuaga Abba Autonomous Community, said the winning marks the beginning of other laurels that his grandson, Ebuka Nwokeji, would record on the global stage in athletics.