Sports
Team Accident: Airwariors Basketball Club Thanks NBBF, Fans, Vows To Vow To Strive For Excellence On And Off The Court
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of an Abuja-based female Basketball club, Air Warriors Alhaji Abdulmajid Solademi has thumbed Nigeria Basketball Federation, the fans, and well-wishers for their support and prayers over the team accident that happened on their way to Lagos to participate in the final 8 of the 2024 edition of Zenith basketball tournament.
In a statement released by the chairman of the Air Warriors team, he expressed that, though the team’s promising season hit the rock the club is determined to continue to strive for excellence on and off the court.
According to the statement: On the morning of 7/10/2024, tragedy struck when the Air Warriors basketball club team bus was involved in a devastating accident on Lokoja highway, leaving players, coaches, and fans shaken.
“The team was on their way to the Zenith/NBBF final 8 when the bus swerved off the road, turning their celebratory mood to horror. The scene was chaotic with shattered glass, twisted metal, and cries for help.
“Emergency responders rushed to the scene to rescue trapped passengers and stabilize the critically injured. The extent of the damage was dire, with dislocations, severe concussions, and lacerations.
“Although no lives were lost, the Airwarriors family was left reeling. The team’s promising season hung in the balance as players, staff, and fans rallied around the injured.
“This incident serves as a poignant reminder of life’s fragility. The Airwarriors vow to support their teammates, rebuild, and honor their resilience, continuing to strive for excellence on and off the court.
“The team would like to express heartfelt appreciation to the basketball community, fans, and well-wishers who reached out to commiserate during this challenging time. They are particularly grateful to the medical teams, emergency responders, and fellow basketball clubs and teams who offered words of encouragement.
“The Air Warriors Basketball Club will provide regular updates on the team’s recovery and progress. For now, their focus remains on supporting those affected and ensuring their speedy recovery.”
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Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation Commends BetKing for its Support to the Sport
The President of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Federation, Seyi Johnson, has praised the Corporate Social sagacity of BetKing for it’s support to the growth of the Sports in the Country.
Wheelchair Basketball which represents one of the fastest growing Para-Sports in the Country, has been boosted with the partnership and Sponsorship from BetKing.
The President of the Federation, Seyi Johnson said BetKing has shown that they are a true lover of Nigerian Sports and special sports in particular, with all its doing for the Federation.
” On behalf of the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball, the entire board and every stakeholder in the Sport, I want to personally appreciate BetKing for all they are doing.
” Words are too few to express my sincere gratitude to them because they have really shown that this is where their mouth is, with the kind of support we are getting from them”.
” When we approached them , it was just like they were already expecting us and they showed us that they truly understand the Nigeria Sports history and the role Special Sports have been playing in the country’s success at International competitions over the years”.
The President of the Federation added that they need more of such support from the Corporate bodies to complement what the Government is doing, especially when you look at the restructuring and revamping going on in Nigerian Sports at the moment with the coming of the National Sports Commission, NSC.
” We need more of the Corporate players to come assist and follow in the footsteps of BetKing and with that we will see rapid growth of Nigeria Para-sports “,he stated.
He concluded by revealing that the Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball team has a very good chance of qualifying for it’s first ever Commonwealth Games in Glasgow next year when the qualifiers hold later this year in South Africa and BetKing has been playing a major role to ensure this is achieved.
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