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FTA Boss Hails NIGTEQ, LOC Over Successful Hosting Of Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series
FCT Teqball Association (FTA) chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Galadima, has commended the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and stakeholders for the successful hosting of the inaugural Nigeria Challenger Series.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the FCT Teqball Media Officer Olawale Ayeni Galadima hailed the FCT Teqball Team for the performance while calling on the private sector to partner with the federation and states association in making Teqball a household sport in the country?
“We at the FTA commend the president, board members of the NIGTEQ, the LOC and other stakeholders for the successful hosting of the Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series in Abuja.
“The organization and competitiveness from the players surpassed the expectations of many Nigerians which was line with international best practices, this is indeed a great feat for the federation as the tournament have also paved way for the development of Teqball at the grassroots across the country.
“FTA remain committed in the development of the sport in the nation’s capital. while we we call on the private sector to support the rapid growth of Teqball in the country” he said.
The championship tagged ‘Abuja 2021’ which is organized by the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) took place from 26th to 30th August 2021 at the Turf Arena, Central Business District, and the NTIC Campus, Wuse II, Abuja saw dollars raining for the champions.
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NDSF: Gov Eno lauds NDDC , Dangles Cash Rewards to State’s Athletes for Medals
Joel Ajayi
Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the Akwa Ibom State Governor has commended the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) for organizing the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF), noting that it will help boost and promote sports tourism in the region while also discovering talents for national and international competitions.
“This is a huge opportunity provided by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and I want to encourage everyone of you to take this seriously. From here, talents could be discovered for national and international competitions,” the governor said during a visit to the state’s athletes camp at the Dakkada Skills Acquisition Centre (DASAC) in Ikot Ada Idem in Ibiono Ibom local government area.
The NDSF host state is also aiming to top the Medals table as the state Governor during the visit promised cash reward for podium finishers.
He made the promise when he addressed some athletes from the state during an unscheduled visit to the DASAC camp.
Eno said his administration remains committed to sports development and urged the athletes to reciprocate the gesture by making the state proud at the games, assuring that the government will reward all the medalists.
“We cannot host this event and don’t win medals, so for every Gold, Silver or Bronze medal, there will be reward. I will receive you immediately after the games and I will reward the winners.
Over 300 athletes will represent Akwa Ibom in 17 sports at the Niger Delta Games starting from April 1 to 9 across different centres in the state.
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