Sports
Rising cases of COVID 19 forces Ramat Cup postponement
This year’s Ramat Cup competition organized by the Youth Sports Federation of Nigeria (YSFON) has been postponed, the organizers said on Sunday.
The President of YSFON, Dr Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna said the shift was necessitated by the new rise in the cases of COVID 19 pandemic across the country.
Dr. Gawuna said though a new date has not been fixed the competition earlier billed to hold in the ancient city of Kano from February 5 -13 will now take place at a later date.
The President who is also the Deputy Governor of Kano State said the postponement was done to take care of the health of the players, officials, and others, who will participate in the one-week competition organized in honour of late Nigeria Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Mohammed by the body.
According to him, after due consideration of the new rising cases, the body found it necessary to move the competition forward to avoid participants getting infected by the virus.
The Deputy Governor said YSFON as one of the bodies responsible for the development of the youths through sports will always ensure the players’ interest remains paramount in its consideration.
He said that all logistics for a successful tournament has been put in place before the postponement, adding that Kano State will be ready for the hosting of the championship once the dreaded virus is curtailed.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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