Sports
Okpala Tanya : Honourable Minister of Sports Development wades in
Sports Minister Senator John Owan Enoh has reached out to the father of Okpala Tanya,Nigeria’s former tennis sensation whose video went viral recently revealing the lamentable state of the one time tennis champion.
In statement signed by the S A Media to the Honourable Minister of Sports Development Diana-Mary Nsan in Abuja On Monday revealed that, the minister contacted Tanya’s father who briefed him on her current condition and the genesis of her problem . He also confirmed to the Sports minister that the Nigerian Tennis Federation paid for Tanya’s first rehabilitation many years ago when her condition became public knowledge but sadly the former tennis star relapsed after a short while.
Okpala Tanya was once a tennis player of repute who has played in a lot of tennis tournaments. She represented Nigeria and the African continent and won laurels to her name.She was a tennis juniors champion who played at the highest level and was ranked number one at the time.
Senator Enoh lauded the Governor of Anambra state for swinging into immediate action to remove the former tennis star from the streets.
“ let me thank the Governor of Anambra state H E Charles Soludo and his team for the swift intervention in the case ofTanya Okpala.This is highly commendable “ he said.
“ As a Ministry, our six point agenda WAIFAR , has the W for activating and enabling a WELFARE system that caters to serving and retired athletes. As a ministry, we will take action in this regard as every athlete who has brought glory to our nation deserves appropriate welfare”
Signed:
29-1-2024
Sports
Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships
Joel Ajayi
Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.
The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.
The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.
The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.
Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.
The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.
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