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Keep Nigeria’s Flag Flying Higher, FG Tells TIG Gymnasts
Joel Ajayi
Federal Government of Nigeria has tasked the Tony’s International Gymnastics club of Abuja not to relent their efforts on promoting the game, to bring more development to more young Gymnasts in the Country and beyond.
The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Abubarkar Ismaila, stated this on Wednesday, in Abuja, when the athletes who went to World Gymnastics Championship in Malta presented their medals to the Government.
It was a great outing for the young Nigerian gymnasts at the just concluded Gymstar International Club World Championship, as they won a total of 23 medals, in far-away Malta.
Eight gymnasts from Tony International Gymnastics (TIG) Club, based in Abuja, took part in the tournament from 8 July to 9 July 2023.
Mr Ismiala commended the young Gymnasts for making Nigeria proud outside, he promised to ensure the children were well catered for.
“I am happy we are identifying our athletes at the early stage. I want to commend the kids,they didn’t just add up to the numbers in Malta, but went there to win medals.
“I believe hard work has contributed to this, we will do our best to take care of this kids for them to perform more.”
He charged the gymnasts to ensure they combine their education with sports, to enable them excel the more; Concentrate to do more, we are ready to support you.
He commended the parents for allowing their children to represent and make Nigeria proud.
While speaking from Malta, founder of TIG, Anthony Asuquo lauded the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development for the support given to sports in the country and urged them to keep on supporting talented gymnasts in the country.
According to him, We went to Malta; we saw, and we conquered.
“We don’t have enough facilities to train our athletes here, I want to appeal to the Ministry to help the Federation and individuals who are striving hard to get the best from the game.”
Mr Asuquo was pleased with the team’s performance and vowed not to relent in bringing out the best in our Nigerian children, that will propel them to having podium finish.
Speaking also was an 11 years old, a gold medalist winner at the event, Francisca Opankwu thanked everyone who contributed to their success and urged the government to assist the kids in the area of equipment and facilities that will spur them to win more.
Sports
29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase
Joel Ajayi
With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.
In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.
The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.
Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.
Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.
For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.
President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.
The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.
With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.
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