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7 Days to Go: Team Nigeria Begins Final Camp in Abuja for African Armwrestling Championship
Joel Ajayi
With just seven days left until the continent’s biggest showdown in armwrestling, Team Nigeria’s 135-member squad has officially entered final camp in Abuja, marking a critical phase in the nation’s quest for glory at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship.
The athletes—drawn from all six geopolitical zones and across various weight categories—are now housed in a high-performance training environment, fine-tuning their strength, technique, and coordination ahead of the July 23–27 competition.
The camp, set up in Abuja FCT, is a hive of focused energy, resilience, and national pride.
The championship, which will attract over 400 athletes and officials from 20 African nations, is being hailed as one of the most significant continental sporting events Nigeria has ever hosted.
“Team Nigeria is locked in and ready. This final camp phase is about sharpening our edge and showing Africa what we’re made of,” said Hon. Adeboye Adeyinka, Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development.
This year’s team—Nigeria’s largest-ever armwrestling contingent—includes elite male and female pullers, para-athletes, and promising youth prospects, all determined to defend home turf and elevate Nigeria’s standing in global armwrestling.
The official mascot and team jersey, already unveiled to enthusiastic response, have helped rally fans and increase anticipation.
With the countdown clock ticking, Abuja is steadily transforming into the epicenter of African strength, unity, and sportsmanship.
The championship will take place at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, with world-class setup underway for an unforgettable three-day event.
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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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