Agbo Makes T&T  History in Commonwealth Youth Games

Nigeria’s  Destiny Agbo yesterday became the first-ever Para gold medal in Women’s Discus Throw – F42-44 / F61-64.

The atmosphere at Hasely Crawford Stadium in Trinidad and Tobago was electric as Agbo took the gold from England’s Bibi Jackson while Martha Nengola of Namibia settled for the bronze.

“I’m so happy. Everything is really good. I promised my country I would make them proud. I’m happy for my coach and my family,” said Agbo.

Shortly after Agbo’s victory,  Maddie Down from England also won gold in the Women’s 100m – T38  in a time of 13.47.

“It’s a bit surreal, I didn’t see it coming and I’m a bit overwhelmed, happy and excited. The field I was racing against had an amazing quality and I think that spurred all of us on,” said Down.

“I think we’ve all made history, being the first Paras to ever be a part of this Games. It’s hard to put into words, but I think we’ve all made history.”

Tomi Roberts-Jones from Wales took the gold in the Men’s 100m – T38 winning by +0.03 in a time of 13.27.

“It means a lot to me because it’s my first Commonwealth Youth Games. It feels amazing to be the first men’s Para to win gold in Trinidad and Tobago,” said Roberts-Jones.

The fully integrated Para-Athletics programme at the Youth Games sees athletes compete in six medal events (three women’s and three men’s events). 

CGF CEO, Katie Sadleir, said: “It’s a historic day at Trinidad and Tobago 2023 with our fully integrated Para-Athletics programme now underway. 

”We are extremely proud of all the athletes who have competed today and especially Destiny Agbo, Maddie Down and Tomi Roberts-Jones for winning the first-ever Commonwealth Youth Games Para gold medals. 

”The programme gives Para athletes an equal opportunity to showcase their extraordinary talent and compete at the highest level.”

The Commonwealth Youth Games was established as pathway towards the Commonwealth Games, and other major senior sporting events, providing an opportunity to showcase the stars of the future.