Asaba 2023 NYG: FCT wins gold in women’s Gymnastics Artistic

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2 years ago

September 26, 2023

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria’s Capital Territory Athletes at the ongoing 2023 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State are making the city proud as they won gold in women’s Gymnastics Artistic on Tuesday.

The FCT team that won the Gold comprised Oluteniola Oke, Gift Torhile, and Apochi Ene.

However, the Teams FCT are expected to win more medals at the ongoing NYG as they will participate more in the event today.

Elsewhere, the report also has it that, A 10-year-old golfer, Olanrewaju Omowonuola from FCT has also added her name to the list of God winners for the FCT.

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LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts

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14 hours ago

November 2, 2025

The Gleamer

Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.

The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.

Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.

“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.

Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.

The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.

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