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Ajegunle City To Witness Maiden BSP Rangers Scrabble Tournament Saturday
Joel Ajayi
Ajegunle City, the vibrant community in Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area in Lagos will this Saturday witness it’s first-ever scrabble tournament in recent times.
The one-day championship being organised by BSP Scrabble Club; a group of players who grew up in the area said they decided to use the sport which bears many exciting benefits to impact it’s young populace.
Scrabble has been known to provide arithmetical education and vocabulary development while engaging players socially through entertaining rounds of games on the board.
It’s calculated period of play has already been proven as an antidote to social vices as participants are gainfully engaged in the mind game over some period of time.
The tournament according to the BSP team was created to add value while providing a rewarding sporting option for the people especially the youth in the city which is known for it’s broad base of talents in every sphere of human development including sports.
Scrabble is a unique game, Excited Erigi Edafe, a member of the team declared. “We decided to organize this tournament as a means of reaching out and to catch them young, let the world know that Scrabble has gained momentum. Not only is playing Scrabble lots of fun but there has also been research carried out to show that it lowers the risk of mental illness by keeping the brain stimulated and engaged, makes one happy, reduces blood pressure, improves the immune system and improves memory”.
“The reception has been so encouraging but we believe that after this epochal tournament, Scrabble will be more pronounced and well associated with because this will be the first of its kind been hosted in AJ CITY”.
“Well our expectations are very high because I want to believe that after this tournament, a lot of youths will embrace the game and some day the world champion will emerge from AJ CITY”.
12 round of games will be on offer for registered players who will participate in three cadre of Class A (1400 rating and above), Class B (1200 ratings to 1399 and Level C (1199 below).
A top cash-prize of 250,000 naira and a trophy will be won by the winner while other prizes including spot prizes will also be on offer according to the organisers.
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NYG: Youth Commissioner Commends Gov Makinde on Unwavering Support For Team Oyo
Joel Ajayi
Governor of Oyo State His Excellency Seyi Makinde has been applauded for providing a record-breaking support system for the team Oyo contingent who participated in the Opening ceremony of the 8th edition of the National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, and ready for the Games
An elated Commissioner for Youth and Sports in the state, in her social media handled Hon. Wasilat Adegoke described the Governor’s support as unprecedented says the support will no doubt help the team to perform well in the ongoing annual national event
According to her, Today, I attended the opening ceremony of the 2024 National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, alongside our talented athletes who have worked tirelessly to represent Oyo State. I am honored to be part of this momentous occasion.
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to our esteemed Governor, His Excellency @Seyi_Makinde, and the Oyo State Sports Council for their unwavering support and resources provided to our athletes. Your commitment to their success is truly commendable.
“I also appreciate the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for organizing this event, providing our young athletes with a platform to showcase their talents and develop their skills.
“As we gather here today, I am filled with pride and excitement to see our young athletes display their passion, dedication, and determination. Team Oyo, this is our moment! Let us unite, strive for excellence, and make our state proud!
“Let us remember that these games are not just about winning, but about building friendships, learning from each other, and growing as individuals. Let us embrace the spirit of sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork.
“Let the games begin! I wish Team Oyo and all participating teams an amazing experience. May the best team win?
The Pace Setter Team will be hoping to maintain or surpass its record at previous games.
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