Envoy Applauds TIG club For Gymnastics Talent Hunt Grassroots Initiative

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3 years ago

April 5, 2022

By Joel Ajayi

British High Commissioner to Nigeria Catriona Laing has commended Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) for organizing the grassroots competition.

TIG in collaboration with the French international school organized a ‘Gymnastics/Ballet talents hunt’ competition for ages 3 to 12 years at the French International School in Abuja.

Laing said that she was impressed to see kids in their different performances in gymnastics.

According to her, I’m really amazed by the standard of talent here. Fantastic performance and it’s really nice to see and watched the kid’s performance.

“it’s a combination of raw talent and the resources you put into it couple with the dedication of the coaches and my daughter is also performing this very impressive competition.

” It’s very good, sports (Gymnastics) and encouraging talent to build up and grow But like all sports, you need resources in order to reach the highest level.

“I think it’s a combination of scouting for talent, encouraging children to stick with it, some children get to a certain age and other distractions come in,” she said

She said that parents need to encourage them (children) to continue in sports activities in other to breed success in sports.

“The more they see other children performing in competitions and succeeding, the more that will inspire other children to come out to compete.

“This type of Competition will help to discover raw talent, to scout for athletes that will compete in Olympic standard of competition, “she said

Speaking on his part the headmaster of the French International School Abuja, Alain Chassard, said is impressed to see the large number of students participating in the competition.

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Senate President Cup Gains Esteemed Ambassadors

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11 hours ago

October 31, 2024

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The highly-anticipated 10th Senate President Cup has reached a significant milestone with the unveiling of its distinguished ambassadors. Renowned figures in Nigerian football, including the present Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen and esteemed coaches Patrick Udoh, and Daniel Amokachi, along with legendary goalkeeper Peter Rufai and former Super Eagles Captain Ahmed Musa, have been appointed as ambassadors for the prestigious tournament.

In a formal announcement made in Abuja, Tournament Coordinator John Bassey Ekpenyong emphasized the strategic selection of these ambassadors, citing their roots in grassroots football programs as a key factor in their appointment.

Ekpenyong expressed confidence in the ambassadors’ ability to resonate with the tournament’s grassroots ethos, stating, “Their background as products of grassroots initiatives aligns perfectly with the core values of the tournament, and we believe their involvement will significantly enhance its impact.”

The inclusion of these esteemed football personalities is poised to infuse the Senate President Cup with heightened excitement and credibility as it gears up for its scheduled dates from November 10 to 17 in Abuja. With a primary focus on fostering unity and unearthing emerging talents, the tournament is primed to deliver a captivating experience for football enthusiasts across the nation.

It would be recalled that during the Distinguished Senator Godswill Akpabio’s era as the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, over 200 talents were discovered, nurtured and exported to different leagues across the globe.

The Senate President Cup is poised to deliver an unforgettable spectacle, and with the esteemed ambassadors on board, it is poised to ignite the aspirations of the next generation of Nigerian football talents.

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