Nigeria, May 29 -- Host state Ogun captured the gold medal in the women's handball final, ending their campaign in style at the Gateway Games 2024.

The atmosphere at the Alake Sports Hall in Ijeja, Abeokuta, was electric as the Ogun State women's handball team outpaced a relentless Sokoto side with a gritty 38-34 win in the final on Wednesday.

The final was a pulsating affair, with Ogun narrowly leading the first half 18-17.

Sokoto remained firmly in the contest, matching Ogun's intensity and trading goals deep into the second half.

But in the dying minutes, the host state pulled ahead with a decisive run of goals, driven by the energy of their fans and tactical precision across the court.

Ogun victory was built on grit, speed, and u...