Sports
Armwrestling Will Create New Opportunities for Nigerian Youth-Adeyinka
By Joel Ajayi
Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the 2025 African Armwrestling Championship and Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Adeboye Adeyinkahas affirmed that armwrestling is emerging as a new platform to empower Nigerian youth and uncover untapped sporting potential.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 14th African Armwrestling Championship and the 7th Para Armwrestling Championship on Saturday in Abuja, Adeyinka emphasized that the sport—once considered obscure—is now offering exciting opportunities for young athletes across the country.
“This championship has unearthed new talents, and I believe Nigeria is ready to compete—and win—at the World Cup level,” Adeyinka said. “We thank God for blessing our country with so many gifted athletes.”
He credited the success of the tournament to the unwavering support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose Renewed Hope Agenda, he said, is revitalizing the entire Nigerian sports ecosystem.
“This is the first time Nigeria is proudly hosting an international armwrestling championship, and it has been a resounding success. It proves that so-called lesser-known sports like armwrestling can provide real opportunities for our youth,” he stated.
Adeyinka extended his appreciation to the African Armwrestling Federation for granting Nigeria the hosting rights and applauded the media for amplifying awareness of the sport throughout the nation.
“We’re grateful to the African Armwrestling Federation for the trust they placed in us. And we deeply appreciate the role the media has played in putting armwrestling on the map in Nigeria,” he added.
The LOC Chairman stressed that the success of the championship signals a promising future for Nigerian youth who are passionate about sports beyond the mainstream.
“Under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, we are witnessing a deliberate push to broaden access and investment in sports, especially at the grassroots level. This will open doors for countless young people to develop and showcase their talents,” he said.
He also praised the Federal Ministry of Sports and the general public for their ongoing belief in sports as a tool for empowerment, unity, and national pride.
“Despite the challenges we encountered, the firm support from Mr. President helped us overcome them. His commitment was consistent, intentional, and transformative,” he noted.
Adeyinka concluded by expressing optimism that the success of the armwrestling championship will lead to more international sporting events being hosted in Nigeria, further expanding opportunities for the nation’s youth.
“Thank you, Mr. President, and thank you to everyone who made this historic event a reality,” he said.
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Sports
AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja
Joel Ajayi
The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.
In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.
Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.
The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.
As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.
The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.
The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.
With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.
Africa is coming to Abuja.
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