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#TokyoOlympics: Cross River Born Edem Offiong Secures Nigeria’s First Victory

By CrossRiverWatch Admin

Table Tennis star, Edem Offiong has secured Nigeria’s victory at the ongoing Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.

Offiong beat Hungarian, Dora Madarasz 4-1 to progress into the second round of the women’s singles table tennis.

Edem won three straight sets, 11-8, 11-9 and 11-9 before Dora pulled one back 9-11 before Edem rounded up with 11-4.

A native of Bayside, Calabar South Local Government Area of Cross River State, Edem had carried out an outreach to get new stars and tackle crime shortly before departing for Tokyo.

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