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Asuquo Bags Goal Africa ‘All Time Sports Personality Of The Year’
Joel Ajayi
For his exceptional care for vulnerable Nigerian children and his contribution to the development of gymnastic games in the country, President of Tony International Gymnastics Club, Anthony Asuquo has been named Goal Africa All time Sports Personality of the Year.
The award was presented former member Gymnastics Federation board member in Abuja at Transcorp Hilton was to motivate him to continue to do more in the development of gymnastics in Abuja
The award is coming on the heels of his contribution to gymnastics in the Federal Capital Territory and Nigeria at large.
Speaking about the factor that made him standout among the series of nominations received by the organization, coordinator of Goal Africa, Flex Amah Dennis said the award is a recognition for all the hard work he has been putting in the development of gymnastics in Abuja and Nigeria at large
“This recognition did not come by chance because the organisation has been following all his activities in the development of gymnastics and among the series nominations we received his resume far overshadow all others, so, we had no choice than to give it to me”.
Anthony Asuquo who was really short of words on receiving the award appreciated Goal Africa for the recognition and deeming it fit to recognize him while dedicating it to kids around the world especially the less privileged ones and to his students and mothers at TIG who have stood by him through the years and persevere in face of challenges
“I don’t know what to say but I just want to dedicate this award to less privileged kids, my students and mothers who have remained committed to putting their kids in our care”.
Sports
Air Warriors Grieve Kano Basketball Secretary, Athletes Lost in Fatal Accident
The management of Air Warriors Basketball Club has extended its heartfelt condolences to the Kano State Sports Commission following the tragic death of Bashir Yargaya, the State’s Basketball Secretary, who lost his life alongside 21 others in a devastating road accident. The incident occurred as the team was returning from the recently concluded National Sports Festival held in Ogun State.
In a statement issued by the Chairman of the club, Abdulmajid Solademi, the club expressed deep sorrow over the heartbreaking loss. He conveyed sincere sympathy to the family of the late Bashir Yargaya, as well as to the families of other athletes and officials who perished in the accident.
“This is a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian basketball community and the entire sports fraternity,” Solademi said. “Bashir Yargaya was a passionate and dedicated servant of the game who worked tirelessly to develop basketball in Kano State and beyond. His sudden passing, along with that of other athletes and officials, is a tremendous loss not only to their loved ones but also to the entire nation.”
The club chairman also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased and for strength and comfort for their families and the entire Kano State sports community in this period of mourning.
Air Warriors Basketball Club joins the rest of the Nigerian sports community in honoring the memories of those who tragically lost their lives in service to sport and the nation.
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