The 11th Kano State Higher Institution Games (KASHIGA) otherwise known as Governor’s Cup was officially declared closed yesterday with Tropical COHT Football team emerging as the winners of the football event after their 2-1 victory over their ABCOA counterparts.
The closing ceremony which was decided at the Kano Pillars Stadium attracted a large number of students who were mainly the students of the participating institutions.
Earlier before the finals match, the third place match played between the Kano State Polytechnic and their ECOHSAT teams ended 3-2 in favor of the Polytechnic.
In the Badminton event, Yusuf Maitama Sule University won 5 Gold and 5 Bronze to top the table while Saadaatu Rimi College of Education won 3 Gold and 5 Bronze to occupied second position and lastly University of Education Kano 1 Silver and 3 Bronze.
In table Tennis category, Saadattu Rimi COE 3 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze to lead the table, Federal University of Education Kano was second with 1 God, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze and Yusuf Maitama Sule University 2 Bronze to finish third.
Speaking at the occasion, the LOC chairman, Abubakar Adam Karaye thanked everybody for their contributions to the success of the game and prayed for their return safely and in good health.
“While the 11th KASHIGA games have concluded successfully, the connections we’ve forged will endure ahead,” he said.
“Despite encountering some challenges, the event has been a resounding collective achievement in Kano state.” The LOC chairman, Abubakar Adam Karaye added.
He then expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the KASHIGA Executive Committee, Sub Committees and Kano State Sports Commission, Media Team, Referees Council Kano, FA Kano along with all the participants from the participated institutions who contributed to the success of the 11th KASHIGA Games in the centers played.
The LOC chairman, Abubakar Adam Karaye then showered his appreciation to the Kano State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Balaraben Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf (Abba Gida-Gida) through the Ministry for Higher Education, Ministry of Youths and Sports who stood tirelessly to ensure that the games hold.
“I am also thankful to the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties under the SSG’s office for his unflinching supports to the games,” he added
I am also proud of you all and may God continue to give you the wisdom to support KASHIGA to effectively organize such a pleasant event every year.
“A big thank you to all the Head of the participating institutions for accepting to host the ‘Governor’s Cup 2024’ . It was not easy but you did it and made us proud,’ LOC chairman concluded.
