Sports
NCF Launches Accelerated Growth Program For 200,000 NewKids In Nigeria
Joel Ajayi
As part of its ongoing effort to ensure the growth of Cricket sport in the country, the Nigeria cricket federation on Thursday successfully launched Accelerated Growth Program that will help over 200,000 new kids into sport annually.
The Accelerated Growth Program is a grassroots initiative by the Nigeria Cricket Federation that seeks to introduce around 200,000 new kids into the sports annually.
Also, the 36 states of the Federation including the FCT will benefit from the program as field officers have been employed to run the program beginning with states that are least developed in Cricket.
Speaking at official launching in Abuja the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the Federation Prof. Yahaya Ukwenya expressed delight for the program which is one of the key 5 imperatives of the development plan engaged upon by the Federation.
According to him, the aim of the program is to accelerate the growth of Cricket in Nigeria at a faster pace than it has been done in the past and also taking into context the population of the country.
“The purpose is to see more children get into the sport, in so doing; they will imbibe some of the principles of the game which you can also call Spirit of Cricket which i believe is good for their development. It is important to understand that a child actively involved in sports is not likely to get into anti-social and criminal activities.” He said.
However, a total of 14 schools (Private and Government) in Abuja and Niger State participated in the Launch with a total of 155 students registered both boys and girls. Plastic starter pack equipment was delivered to the schools present with that exercise expected to be replicated across the country.
It will be recall that the Federation procured over 1,000 sets of beginners’ equipment during the first quarter of the year to aid this program. A new technology called the Geographic Information System (GIS) will also be deployed by the field officers to provide real time information that will enable the Federation track the spread and use of the equipment across the country.
Representing the Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Ademu Ajayi, Deputy Director in the Federation Elite Athletes Department (FEAD) of the Ministry, heaped praised on the Federation for their continuous desire to develop the game in the country, recognizing Cricket as the best in development and administration among other sports in the Ministry.
He further pledged on behalf of the Ministry that Cricket will continue to enjoy the support of the Mother body for all her activities.
The final activity of the Launching ceremony was the demonstration of the basic Batting, Bowling and Fielding techniques demonstrated to the students by the National Women’s Team
Basketball
Plateau, M2 Academy Clash in Final as CDS U-18 Democracy Day Basketball Tournament Ends in Abuja
By Joel Ajayi
As the curtain falls on the second edition of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Democracy Day U-18 Basketball Tournament, all eyes will be on the grand finale today Wednesday in Abuja where Plateau State will take on the high-flying M2 Academy in what promises to be an electrifying encounter.
The 5days tournament organized to commemorate Nigeria’s Democracy Day and promote youth engagement through sports, has witnessed thrilling displays of talent and teamwork from budding basketball stars across the country.
Both Plateau and M2 Academy have shown resilience, skill, and determination throughout the competition, earning their spots in the final through hard-fought victories.
M2 Academy, known for their fast-paced and tactical style, will be hoping to outclass a physically dominant Plateau side that has wowed fans with their aggressive play and defensive discipline.
Trophies, medals, and individual awards will be presented at the end of today’s final to recognize outstanding performers, including Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, and Top Scorer.
As Plateau and M2 Academy square off at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Package B, Moshood Abiola National Stadium, fans can expect an action-packed finale that underscores the rising potential of youth basketball in Nigeria.
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