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45 teams jostle for President Beach Volleyball Cup

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4 years ago

May 18, 2021

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A total of 45 teams will take part in this year’s edition of the President Beach Volleyball Cup which begins today in Kaduna State.

According to the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Sam Timothy, 19 teams will battle for honours in the U18 Girls/U19 Boys category, while 26 teams will vie for the top prize in the seniors (men and women) category.

He said, “I want to state that this year’s edition will be well package in terms of organization and use of qualified referees.

“We also urged the participating teams to adhere to the rules of the competition, while also observing the Covid-19 protocol”.

Meanwhile, the Chairman Caretaker Committee of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, Engineer Musa Nimrod told volleyball enthusiasts to expect the best of volleyball at the President’s Cup.

He revealed that winners of the Seniors category (men and women) will camp in Ghana for three weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco next June.

He said, “I am happy with the caliber of players present at this year’s President Beach Volleyball Cup. We have experienced players who have done the nation proud at past international tournaments and young players who wants to make statements at the National team.

“The winners of the men and women’s senior categories will be selected and camp in Ghana for three weeks ahead of the Tokyo Olympics Qualifiers in Morocco. This is to ensure they play quality games with other countries”.

Day 1 matches:

U19 Boys
Diamond 0-2 Borno (7-15, 11-15)
Zamfara 2-0 Anistar (15-0, 15-0)
Sokoto II 0-2 G-Ranks (13-15, 13-15)
Kada I 2 v 0 Sword (15-3, 15-8)

U18 Girls
Kogi 2-0 Anistar (15-7, 15-5)
Goldening Stars I 2-0 Sol Mark (15-6, 15-8)
Kada 2-0 Goldening Stars II (15-10, 15-5)

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BFN COO Blessing Chisalam named as LOC member of 2026 Sports Festival in Enugu State

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16 hours ago

April 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Fast Rising Sports Administrator Blessing Chisalam Ekwe has been named as a member of the Local Organising Committee, LOC , for the 23rd National Sports Festival to be hosted by Enugu state in 2026.

Blessing who is currently the Chief Operating Officer, COO, of the Badminton Federation of Nigeria , BFN, was named alongside other seasoned Sports administrators, as members of the LOC which will be Chaired by the Enugu State Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Lloyd Ike Ekweremadu Jr.

This latest appointment has further buttressed her profile as one of Nigeria’s fast growing female Sports administrators.

Blessing is a passionate sports enthusiast who specialised in majorly all ball games during her playing days and now an accomplished sports scientist, holding a Master’s degree in Sports Management.

She is also a licenced and certified football agent by World Football Governing body, FIFA.

She is expected to bring her wealth of experience and expertise to bear as Enugu state aims to stage a World class event when the state hosts the 23rd edition of the National Sports festival in 2026.

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