The children of the Nigerian table tennis star; Quadri Aruna, followed in the steps of their father by claiming spots on the podium of the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament which was held at the weekend in Portugal, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
While their father was battling it out at the WTT Contender Doha where he made it to the semi-finals, his children, Mariam, Aruna Junior, and Amirah – coached by their mother, Ganiyat Aruna – all made a strong impression at the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament by securing podium finishes in their respective categories.
Mariam Aruna took second place in the U-15 category, while Aruna Junior also finished second in the U-11 category.
Amirah Aruna secured third place in the U-11 category, earning her first-ever trophy in table tennis to the delight of their mother and coach.
“It’s not easy. Since 7 am in the morning. Alhamdulillah, it all ended joyfully and with praises,” she wrote on Facebook.
“All thanks to mum and dad. We are the Arunas. We go again tomorrow All on God,” she wrote.
Their feat was also celebrated by the Africa Table Tennis Federation.
“The Aruna siblings are keeping the table tennis legacy alive. The three youngsters proudly made the podium at the João Monteiro competition in Portugal, much to the delight of their coach and mother, Ganiyat,” ITTF Africa wrote on Instagram.
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
Contact: [email protected]