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2021 NSF: Athletes Protest As Kogi State Fails To Register Athletics

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Ahead of the 2021 National Sports Festival, Kogi State Government has failed to register athletes for Athletics.

The National Sports Festival is billed to take place from 14th to 28th February 2021 in Benin, Edo state.

The shocking development is coming months after the newly inaugurated Fatimah Yusuf’s led state association in July 2020 and organized the maiden Nasiru Ajanah U15 Secondary Schools Track & Field Invitational five months later.

Some athletes who spoke to journalists on the condition of animosity said the Director of Sports, Sunday Daku made the decision unilaterally and convinced the Commissioner for Sports in the state why athletes should not be registered.

He said few of the state athletes are considering representing another state in order not for their dreams not to be shattered by Kogi state.

He added that the current administration is not concerned about the plight of other sports.

He said, “I am expressing my displeasure because the Director of Sports is about to singlehandedly destroy the career of those in Athletics.

“How can a Director of Sports say he will not register Athletics for the biggest sporting event in the country? Whoever advised him to make such a decision is an enemy of the state.

“As it stands, some of us are considering representing other serious states. Thank God the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports released a memo that states can still register athletes on or before 25th January 2021”.

Another athlete appealed to Governor Yahaya Bello to call the Commissioner for Sports and Director of sports to order.

He said, “I have a strong belief that if the governor wades into this matter, the director of Sports will revert his decision.

“Some of us can remember vividly that the Director of Sports failed to register the Volleyball team for the 2017 National Youth Games but a volleyball stakeholder took it upon himself and sponsored the team. Fortunately, volleyball won a gold medal for us at the Youth Games”.

Efforts to reach the Commissioner for Sports, Director of Sports and the chairperson of Kogi State Association proved abortive

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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