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General Abdullahi Declares World Military CISM Basketball Championships Open Germany
The International Military Sports Council CISM Vice President For Africa, Major General Maikano Abdullahi has declared open the 1st edition of the World Military CISM Basketball Championships in Warendorf, Germany.
General Abdullahi who is a special Guest and representative of CISM President at the opening noted that every summer and Winter Olympic Games military athletes are able to win around 25% of Olympic medals due to the high quality level of performance of CISM athletes.
In his remarks he said, thirteen (13) World Military Championships have been scheduled in addition to the World Winter Games, Cadet World Games, Hero’s Military Games and the Futsal Cup for Peace.
He is optimistic that it’s going to be an excellent week because great deal of work has gone into the preparations for the 1st edition of CISM Military Basketball 3x 3 Challenge and the cultural and social events.
CISM Vice President commended the German CISM Chief Delegate for his efforts and those of his personnel, at the same time congratulate the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, and other members of the Central Organizing Committee of the German Armed Forces, and their team, for the work perfectly well done.
“It has been a very significant and challenging couple of years for CISM. The delegation from China hosted a very successful 7th Military World Games in Wuhan in October 2019, an event. I know many of you attended.
“Over 100 countries participated with about 9300 athletes, coaches, and officials coming together on the sports fields and arenas to demonstrate the motto of CISM “FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT. I know we will experience that same camaraderie here this week”, he said.
General Abdullahi recalled the year 2020 as an unusual period and very difficult for everyone due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and that is why CISM cannot organize many events for the last 2 years. And despite the difficulties faced in 2021, still due to the pandemic, CISM organized 13 Miltary Word Championships, International Symposium and the Futsal Cup for Peace.
In attendance at the opening of the CISM Miltary Basketball 3x 3 Challenge were the Chief of the German delegations, representative from 140 member countries.
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Chairman House Committee on Sports Urges Flying Eagles To Defeat Senegal, Secure World Cup Ticket
Joel Ajayi
Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Sports, Honourable Kabiru Amadu, has charged Nigeria’s U-20 national team, the Flying Eagles, to give their all in Monday’s crucial quarter-final clash against Senegal at the 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations.
Hon. Amadu, in a statement released on Sunday, described the fixture as a “golden opportunity” for the team to qualify for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile, with all four semi-finalists at the ongoing tournament earning automatic tickets to represent Africa on the global stage.
“The match against Senegal is more than a quarter-final; it is a chance to fly the Nigerian flag on the world stage once again. I urge the players to rise to the occasion and make the nation proud,” Amadu stated.
The Flying Eagles reached the knockout round after finishing unbeaten in Group B, recording a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Tunisia and holding Morocco goalless draw and Kenya to a 2-2 draw. The team now faces a Senegalese side known for its physicality and discipline, setting the stage for a high-stakes West African showdown.
Hon. Amadu, who has been a vocal supporter of youth sports development, commended the players and coaching crew for their efforts so far and reaffirmed the National Assembly’s support for the team.
“Nigerians are fully behind you. We believe in your talent, resilience, and determination. Qualifying for the World Cup will not only be a reward for your hard work but a unifying moment for the country,” he added.
The Flying Eagles will take on Senegal on Monday with kickoff slated for 5 p.m. local time. Victory would see Nigeria book a place in the semi-finals of the continental tournament and confirm their ticket to Chile 2025.The Flying Eagles are the most successful team at the competition with seven titles.
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