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Binga Expresses Desire to See Nigerian Taekwondo Athletes Win Medals at Major International Events
By Joel Ajayi
Presidential aspirant for the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF), Margaret Elizabeth Binga, has reiterated her determination to restore Nigeria’s glory in taekwondo and ensure the nation’s athletes win medals at major international championships, including the Olympics.
Binga made this known on Thursday while appearing before the Electoral Committee of the National Sports Commission (NSC) to present her manifesto ahead of the forthcoming federation elections.
A seasoned athlete, administrator, and international referee, Binga described taekwondo as an inseparable part of her life and identity.
“Taekwondo is me. Whatever I am today is because of this sport. I know the pain, and I know the game,” she said. “As someone who has been an athlete, an administrator, and a referee, I have a stake in this sport. When I see things not going as they should, it pushes me to return and complete the work I started.”
Expressing concern over Nigeria’s decline in global taekwondo, Binga lamented the country’s absence from medal podiums in recent years, especially when compared to other African nations that once looked up to Nigeria for guidance and training.
“It hurts me when I see countries like Egypt—who used to come here to train and even spar with our athletes—now winning gold and silver medals at major championships, while we struggle to win even one medal at the Olympics,” she said.
Outlining her plans, Binga stressed the need for increased participation in international ranking tournaments to help Nigerian athletes earn valuable Olympic qualification points and improve the country’s global ranking.
“We must send our athletes to ranking tournaments so they can accumulate Olympic points. Even if we don’t qualify directly, better rankings will give us stronger placements and opportunities in future events,” she explained.
On her leadership style, Binga described herself as a fighter who is driven by faith, resilience, and a passion for progress.
“When it comes to trust, I trust only in God. I’m a fighter—no retreat, no surrender. I’ll keep pushing until we get it right. My record should speak for me. I may not be perfect, but I believe in consistent growth and improvement,” she affirmed.
Binga’s unwavering passion and well-defined vision underscore her commitment to reposition Nigerian taekwondo, inspire a new generation of athletes, and restore the nation’s pride on the global stage.
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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