Bunmi Apata Tops The Ladder in Squash At Lagos Country Club

The Squash Section of Lagos Country Club recently concluded its annual 2024 WorkNigeria Squash Ladder tournament, a highly anticipated event that saw winners emerge across various categories. The nine-day tournament reached its thrilling climax last Friday, crowning Dr. Bunmi Apata as the number one player on the Gold Ladder in the Men’s Category.

Arc Funmi Bamkole, a Past President and Patron of Squash, topped the Veteran Category, while Sir Semoore Badejo, Chairman of the Section, emerged victorious in the Super Veteran Category.In the Female Category, Mrs. Abiola Kolawole secured the first position, followed closely by Moniola Gege and Mrs. Wuraola Adeseun. The annual tournament witnessed an impressive cumulative total of 343 games played. Mr. Adeboye Teriba earned recognition for playing the highest number of games, while Dr. Kolawole Adeyemi was awarded the prize for the most improved player of the tournament.In his remarks, the President of Lagos Country Club, Mr. Seyi Adewunmi, praised the high spirit of sportsmanship displayed by the participants and acknowledged the notable improvement in the standard of the game over the years.

He encouraged the Sectional Executives to continue raising the bar in future tournaments.Olufemi Oyebanjo, the Managing Director of WorkNigeria, the tournament’s sponsor, expressed his satisfaction with the massive turnout and the members’ evident enthusiasm for squash. He highlighted the alignment between the event and the organization’s goal of fostering mentally and physically fit individuals for the labor market. “When you engage in a rigorous sport like squash, you are not only fit physically but also mentally alert, ensuring productivity at work,” he concluded.Sir Semoore Badejo, Chairman of the Squash Section, expressed his satisfaction with the success of the tournament and extended his gratitude to WorkNigeria for their support in promoting the growth of squash.

This year’s WorkNigeria Squash Ladder tournament at Lagos Country Club has once again demonstrated the club’s commitment to excellence in sports and community engagement, bringing together members in a spirited and competitive environment that celebrates both skill and camaraderie.