A table tennis tournament to mark the 83rd birthday of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, is currently holding at Ikoyi Club, Lagos, with the competition scheduled to run from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, 2026.
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The tournament, organised in honour of the monarch, features several categories, including Men’s Singles, Premiership, Championship, Veterans’ Singles 60+, Men’s Doubles, Ladies’ Singles and Septuagenarian Veterans 70+. Matches are scheduled to take place daily from 6 p.m., with preliminary games running from Monday through Thursday.
Now in its fourth edition, the annual tournament has become a feature of activities marking the Alake’s birthday, combining the celebration of the monarch with the promotion of table tennis, healthy living and camaraderie among participants.
The grand finale is scheduled for Friday, October 30, at 5 p.m. at the Table Tennis Lounge, Ikoyi Club. The event is sponsored by Chief Taiwo and Chief Mrs Folashade Adeoluwa, Agba Akin and Seriki Iya Mofin of Egbaland.
