The children of Nigerian table tennis legend Quadri Aruna achieved podium finishes at the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament held in Portugal over the weekend.
At the João Monteiro Table Tennis Tournament, their mother, Ganiyat Aruna, coached Mariam, Aruna Junior, and Amirah, who all made an impression by placing on the podium in their respective categories, while their father was competing at the WTT Contender Doha, where he advanced to the semi-finals.
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.
