Bello Exits Table Tennis Event After Defeat to Yuan.
Fatimo Bello has concluded her participation in the table tennis event at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympics after a 0-4 defeat to Jia Nan Yuan of France in the Women’s singles Round of 64.
Bello’s exit marks the end of Nigeria’s involvement in the table tennis competition, following earlier losses by Quadri Aruna, Olajide Omotayo, and Edem Offiong in their respective first-round matches.
In the match held at South Paris Arena 4 on Monday, the experienced French player proved to be a formidable opponent for Olympic debutant Bello. Bello lost in straight sets, 1-11, 3-11, 3-11, 5-11, bringing her Olympic campaign to an end.
With the conclusion of the table tennis events, Nigeria will now focus on pursuing medals in other sports at the Games.
