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NOC President Gumel Bags FIVB, CAVB Award

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7 months ago

August 18, 2024

Joel Ajayi

The President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee, Eng. Habu Gumel has been awarded with the African Order of Merit of the Confederation of African Volleyball for Long service and contribution to the Development of Volleyball in Africa and beyond during the CAVB Elective Congress in Marakash Morocco on Sunday 18th August 2024.

Presenting the award to Engineer Gumel, FIVB president Ary Graca and CAVB president Bouchra Hajij congratulated him for a job well done over the years in ensuring the growth of the game in Nigeria, Africa and beyond.

Engineer Gumel thanked the FIVB as well as the CAVB for finding him worthy of such award and promised not to rest on his oars in ensuring the growth of the game.

“The significant of this award is for me to do more than I’ve been doing over the years for volleyball. I’m glad for been recognized and and awarded but also promise to do more in ensuring the upliftment of the game especially on the continent”

Recall that Engineer Gumel is a Member of the International Olympic Committee, Executive vice president CAVB and Executive vice president FIVB. A strong member of the Nigerian Volleyball Community where he was at a time President of the Volleyball Federation.

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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney

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12 mins ago

March 17, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.

Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.

In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.

NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.

“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.

Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.

“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.

Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.

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