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15 TIG’s Gymnast To Feature In 2022 NSF In Asaba-Coach Asuquo

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4 years ago

November 28, 2022

Joel Ajayi

No fewer than 15 of the Gymnasts of Tony International Gymnastics Club TIG Club would feature for various states at the upcoming National Sports Festival (NSF) in Asaba.

Founder of Tony International Gymnastics Club (TIG), Anthony Asuquo, gave the hint at the just concluded 13th TIG Level System Gymnastics competition in Abuja.

Asuquo, who is Nigeria’s first certified International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) coach, has over the years nurtured thousands of children in his TIG developmental thrives that is bringing growth and development to the Games in the country and the world.

As we are preparing for Asaba, at least 15 members of TIG Club will represent their states in Asaba come 28th of November to the 10th of December 2022.

“The growth of gymnastics, we have been able to train coaches from the street and they are now professional coaches, we take our time not to teach them only gymnastics but also coaching gymnastics.

“Most of our coaches are already out of the country like now, we have a coach who is now in Australia.

“We train gymnasts from grassroots to competitive level and also most of our gymnasts have represented the country and they are in the national team.”

However, the report has it that, about 14,000 athletes from the 36 states of the federation including the FCT will compete in over 30 different sports for medals, pride and honour.

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Nigeria Volleyball Reporters Congratulates Oguntimehin On Election As Fct Swan Chairman

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1 hour 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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