Chiamaka Michelle Nwankwo, a student of Landmark College, Ikorodu has emerged as one of the standout athletes at the 2025 National Youth Games 2025, clinching multiple gold medals in chess for Team Rivers.
The annual sporting event, which brings together young talents from across Nigeria, was held in Asaba from August 26 to September 6, with all states of the federation in attendance.
Chiamaka dominated the chess tournament in both the classical and blitz categories.
In the classical event, she recorded a flawless 9/9 score, winning all her games. In the blitz event, she secured 10 wins out of 11 matches, with only one draw, finishing with an impressive 10.5/11.
Her performance earned her two gold medals — one for her board and another as the overall winner in the female blitz category.
Her consistency and brilliance also placed her as the best female chess player at the Games, amassing the highest points in a tournament that featured 104 participants across 26 states.
The 2025 National Youth Games once again showcased the depth of sporting talent among Nigerian youth, with Michelle’s electrifying display underscoring the growing strength of chess in the country’s grassroots sports.
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