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TRADITIONAL SPORTS (KOKOWA, DAMBE, ABULA, LANGA AND AYO) NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP SET TO KICK OFF IN ABUJA
The Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria says preparations are in top gear to stage a hitch free second edition of Traditional Sports National Open Championship.
The National Open Championship which will feature five African sports; Ayo, Dambe, Abula, Langa and Kokowa will take place from August 14-16, 2023 at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Abuja.
Speaking in an interview ahead of the national open championship, President of the Traditional Sports Federation of Nigeria Honourable Olomo Agbadabina said the federation is working day and night to ensure a hitch free championship.
“We have the national championship for traditional sports featuring Langa, Dambe, Ayo, Kokowa and Abula starting on Monday. The federation is ready to stage a befitting championship”.
“We have set the stage and I can tell you that the security is on ground, the medical team is on ground and I can assure you that the championship will be successful”.
Honourable Agbadabina further stated that the objective of the championship is to promote the development of the game in Nigeria.
“Among other things, it expected that we create awareness for the developmental promotion of traditional sports at the grass-root level”.
“We are also using the championship to prepare our athletes for the upcoming ECOWAS Traditional Wresting” I sincerely believe that traditional sports will become a household name in Nigeria soon”.
Poor funding is the ultimate challenge militating against the development of sports in Nigeria.
However, President of the Traditional Sports Federation is seeking the supports of well meaning Nigerians to support traditional sports in the country.
“Our main challenge is funding and I am using the medium to appeal to government and corporate organizations to help fund some of our programs”.
It will be recalled that Nigeria came third in the last ECOWAS Traditional Wrestling Championship which took place in Niamey, Niger Republic.
Basketball
Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja
The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.
In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.
The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.
However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”
Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.
Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.
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