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1000 Children Ready To Dazzle As TIG Celebrates 11-Yr Anniversary

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5 years ago

November 15, 2021

Joel Ajayi

The founder of Tony International Gymnastics club TIG, Anthony Asuquo has revealed that the club is ready to celebrate the 11th years anniversary of the club with over 1000 children not only with gymnastic activities lined up but with classy entertainment laden as well as a lot of gifts for the children and parent across the country.

Speaking with AljazirahNigeria Sports, in Abuja coach Asuqou said that the eleven edition will come up on the 4th-5th of December, 2021 in the Federal Capital Territory.

The eleven years old club, which has been at the forefront in grassroots development of raw talents, Players and coaches and polishing them to international standard.

He expressed satisfaction in the level of growth experience by the club courtesy of hard work and determination.

According to him, in the history of Gymnastics, the club has organized eleven editions and it keeps growing from year to year.

“We started this club with just six gymnasts in Abuja, we then move to a compound with 11 gymnasts and today I must tell you that TIG have over 800 students across the country sinning under TIG Program while over 50 coaches have received training so far and they are all over the world as we speak teaching gymnastic in different countries.

“We have impacted so many lives, many athletes have and are representing us at local and international championships with many medals.

“While we send some to further their education at NOUN University across the country to have education and still play gymnastics.”

Speaking on the 2021 edition of the club anniversary, World Gymnastic satisfied coach Asuquo said “it’s going to be more exciting, entertaining with a lot of gifts, we just hope we get support from the ministry of sports development.

“Close to 1000 will be participating. That is why we make it a two day event to enable all kids to participate.

He, however, calls on the government, parents, and partners to support the club to enable it to help the need the more as well as the success of activities line up for the days.

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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17 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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