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Abuja to host 2023 National Beach Volleyball/Star Tour

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2 years ago

April 8, 2023

…… Star Tour to kick off April 13th

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation has fixed April 13th as the date for the kick-off date of the 2023 National Beach Volleyball/Star Tour season which would be hosted by Abuja.

Chief Martin Melandi, the Technical Representative on the board of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, who confirmed this in a statement, said the beach volleyball tour has been divided into two for 2023 season.

“The first phase of the tour will be staged in Abuja, FCT, beginning on April 13th, and ending on April 19, 2023. We have ceded 10 teams from last season rankings to play in STAR BEACH TOUR.”

Melandi announced all other teams that participated in 2022 Tour and new comers are to register under Beach Tour.

He disclosed that the registered clubs in 2022 for men are the defending champions Games Village, Kada Kings, Kada Star, Nigeria Correctional Service, Nigeria Customs Service, Equity Spikers of Kebbi, G-Ranks, Life Camp, Caliphate Spikers and Samba Boys.

Melandi said four women’s team participated in the 2022 tour and they include defending champions, G-Ranks, Kada Emeralds, Nigeria Customs Service and Taraba State

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Airwarrior Basketball Club Chairman, Celebrates Sallah with Journalists in Abuja

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13 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

The event, filled with camaraderie and appreciation, provided an opportunity for Alhaji Solademi to acknowledge the vital role of the media in national development and the promotion of sports in Nigeria.

In a warm gesture of unity, oneness, togetherness and goodwill, the Chairman of Air Warriors Basketball Club, Abuja, Alhaji Abddulmajid Solademi, hosted a group of Basketball Journalists on Saturday at his residence in celebration of the Sallah festivities in Abuja.

The gathering that shows the importance of love, peace, and unity values which is crucial not just for the advancement of basketball, but for the overall progress of the nation.

However, the Sallah is a time to reflect on our shared humanity,” he said. “It’s a moment to support one another and to uphold the values that bring us together, rather than divide us.”

Guests at the event shared stories, enjoyed meals, Asun Rice, Oriental rice, Jollof Rice, Swallow in variety with a lot of drinks that mede them to engaged in meaningful discussions on the development of sports in Nigeria, with a special focus on grassroots basketball.

Many attendees praised Solademi for his unwavering support for the sporting community and his ongoing commitment to using sports as a powerful tool for youth empowerment and social transformation.

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