Naomi Coker Wins Historic Bronze Medal at 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships

Sierra Leone has recorded a historic milestone in continental table tennis after 17-year-old Naomi Coker secured a bronze medal in the Girls’ Under-19 category at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Championships held in Accra, Ghana.

Coker’s impressive performance marks Sierra Leone’s first-ever podium finish at the prestigious continental youth table tennis tournament, placing the country among the emerging forces in African table tennis.

The young athlete delivered a remarkable campaign against some of Africa’s best youth players, showcasing skill, determination, and resilience throughout the competition to secure the historic bronze medal.

Her achievement represents a major breakthrough for Sierra Leonean table tennis and highlights the growing potential of young athletes in the country. It also reflects the continued efforts to develop the sport and provide opportunities for emerging talents to compete on the international stage.

Coker’s success is expected to inspire a new generation of Sierra Leonean athletes to pursue table tennis and other sporting disciplines, while raising the country’s profile within the African sporting community.

As Sierra Leone celebrates this landmark achievement, Naomi Coker has been praised for proudly representing the Green, White and Blue and creating a new chapter in the nation’s sporting history.