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13th Korean Ambassador’s Taekwondo Cup Set To Rock Abuja City

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1 year ago

October 17, 2025

The 13th Korean Ambassador’s Taekwondo Cup will take center stage from the 17th to the 19th October 2025 inside the Indoor hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.

In a statement released by the secretary of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Mrs Rita Mosindi, she highlighted the importance of clarity and sincerity.

“I sincerely want to thank the Korean Ambassador who has been partnering with the federation to ensure that that Taekwondo keeps growing in the country”.

“We are at the 13th edition which means their is true transparency and accountability that make it works”.

She also declared that championship will showcase the best of players and that there are rewards for excellence at the end of the championship.

“I expect to see the best of all the athletes to showcase their skills and moves so that to our guests and spectators who will be watching them as they know that it’s also a means for them to gain ranking points.

The championship in partnership with the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (N.T.F)..

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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8 hours ago

November 12, 2026

The Gleamer

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Association (NVRA) has congratulated Tolu Oguntimehin on his election as Chairman of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Chapter.

NVRA described his emergence as an opportunity to strengthen sports journalism and advance the welfare of members.

Oguntimehin emerged victorious at the FCT SWAN elective congress held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja, defeating his challenger, Raphael Ekpang, by 88 votes to four.

In a congratulatory message, the Chairman of Nigeria Volleyball Reporters, Alhaji Ganiyu Oloyede described the election outcome as a testament to the confidence reposed in Oguntimehin by members of the association.

Oloyede expressed optimism that the new chairman would bring purposeful leadership, inclusiveness and renewed commitment to the development of sports journalism in the FCT.

He stressed that the responsibility of leading the association goes beyond occupying an office.

Oloyede noted that the new administration must prioritise members’ welfare, professional development, unity and the protection of their collective interests.

The NVR chairman also challenged the incoming leadership to create an enabling environment where sports journalists can thrive professionally, gain greater access to sporting events and contribute meaningfully to the growth of Nigerian sports.

He particularly welcomed Oguntimehin’s commitment to establishing a ₦200 million financial base for the association, describing the proposed initiative as an ambitious step towards building a financially stronger and more sustainable SWAN FCT.

Oloyede further emphasised the importance of collaboration among sports journalists, sports federations, government institutions and other stakeholders, maintaining that stronger partnerships would create more opportunities for members and improve the quality of sports reporting.

He urged the new executive to embrace transparency, accountability and open communication while ensuring that every member feels represented in the administration.

The Nigeria Volleyball Reporters reaffirmed its readiness to work with the new SWAN FCT leadership in promoting sports journalism, strengthening professional relationships and projecting Nigerian sports positively.

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