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Nigeria Shooting Federation Aims for a Stronger 2025 – President
The Nigeria Shooting Federation (NSF) is working tirelessly to make 2025 a breakthrough year for its athletes and officials.
President of the federation, Navy Captain Bamidele Olatunji Ayoade, made this commitment during the NSF board meeting held at the Velodrome, Package A, of the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
According to Captain Ayoade, the federation is determined to elevate shooting as a more recognized and competitive sport in Nigeria.
“We just concluded our board meeting, where we discussed our annual plans, funding strategies, and grassroots development. We are putting measures in place to ensure a successful 2025,” he stated.
He further highlighted the federation’s focus on Olympic qualifiers, athlete training, and capacity-building for coaches and officials.
“We are working towards ensuring our athletes, coaches, and juries receive adequate training to compete at the highest level,” Ayoade added.
Addressing concerns about the sport’s perception, he noted that discussions are ongoing with relevant authorities to promote shooting as a recreational and competitive discipline rather than one associated with negative connotations.
Looking ahead, the NSF president assured stakeholders that several competitions are lined up for Nigerian athletes.
“We have the Late Felix Ogba National Open Championship, the ISF World Cup for Rifle and Pistol, the World Championship, and many other events. I can confidently say that better days are ahead for shooting in Nigeria,” he affirmed.
The board meeting was attended by all NSF board members, led by Captain Ayoade, alongside the federation’s Secretary General, Mrs. Oyindolapo Tinuoso.
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Niger Delta Sports Festival Local Trials Gain Momentum in States
Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa led the nine others in organising trials for local government and federal constituencies on the first day of the trials for the Niger Delta Sports Festival (NDSF) which commenced on Tuesday, March 11.
In Yenagoa, Bayelsa State declared that it is aiming to put forward its best young athletes in a fair and competitive environment.
And it was a trail blazing of sorts in Eket where Akwa Ibom held the first day of trials with athletes featuring in Canoeing, Weightlifting, Wrestling, Basketball and Athletics.
The Commissioner for Sports Development and Chairman of the Bayelsa State Liaison Committee , Hon. Daniel Igali, who also serves on the Main Organizing Committee (MOC), met with the Bayelsa State Working Committee in his office on Wednesday.
The meeting was to strategize towards achieving the expected goals for the festival that holds in Uyo from April 1-8.
Igali emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of the competition by ensuring that all participating athletes meet the age requirement of 25 years and below. He reiterated that while winning is important, the primary focus should be on fair play, development, and showcasing young talent.
Igali met at the Ministry’s Conference Hall, with the coaches and association secretaries.
The discussions centred on establishing a structured and practical framework for conducting trials at both the Local Government Area (LGA) and Senatorial District levels.
In Eket, Hon. Commissioner for Sports, Paul Bassey was seen at different competion grounds supervising the trials with budding talents from the Eket Senatorial District competing for one of 316 coveted spots to represent the state at the inaugural event.
From the pitch to the tracks, mat, sand, river, pool, and courts, young athletes gave their all, showcasing their skills in various sports, including football, track and field, weightlifting, traditional wrestling, swimming, basketball, boxing, tennis, handball, canoeing, and volleyball.
The organization of the trails was top-notch, conforming to the standards set by the Main Organizing Committee (MOC) of the festival.
The technical lead of the Akwa Ibom State Liaison Committee, Catherine Ekuta Ewa, expressed her excitement about the talents on display, saying, “If we can harness the talents we have seen here, Akwa Ibom will have a very bright future in sports.” She also thanked the organizers for creating an avenue for young athletes to be screened and aspire to compete at a higher level.
The trials, which were held in various locations across the Eket Senatorial District, including Eket town, Ibeno LGA, and Oron, saw a high level of competition, with many young athletes displaying exceptional skills and energy.
Nine states including Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Delta are among the competing stares. The rest are Edo, Imo, Cross River, Ondo and Rivers.
The festival is sponsored by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) as a sports intervention project to mark its 25th anniversary and also help to harness talents in the region.
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