Sports
Cash Reward, Trophies, As Curtain Falls On 3rd Body Language Gymnastics Event In Lagos
Medallists at Third Body language Gymnastics Club competition which took place in the city of Lagos last weekend left the venue happier with cash rewards and trophies.
The competition which began on Saturday ended on Sunday.
Not fewer than 98 gymnasts participated in the 3rd edition of the competition held in Ilupeju, Lagos.
National Youth Games and National Sports Festival gold medalist, Avani Goel emerged best overall gymnast having won 5 gold medals in the competition. She won gold on floor exercise, balance beam, on vault, uneven bars to beat other contestants to award.
Meanwhile, the organiser and founder of Body language Gymnastics Club, elated Coach Michael Ocheke while speaking with media stated that more of such competition staged to discover young talents gymnasts will continue come up through his organization. Stating that the cash rewards and trophies are to encourage and spur the athletes to do more.
He reiterated the plans to use Body language Gymnastics Club as a platform to discover and develop grassroots talents in gymnastics across the country.
“Raw talents can be discovered in a competition like this and we are committed to doing more of this. This is the Third edition and we are hopeful that it continues every year.
“The essence of the competition was to discover promising young gymnasts who would fly the nation’s flag in future international competitions. And we are already moulding one with some others. Avani Goal at her tender age has won gold medals at the National Youth Games and last two National Sports Festival.
“While others who will represent different states from our club are preparing and ready to beat their contestants to the podium.”
The fourth edition according to coach Michael will come in 2024.
Celebrity
Ochei Felicitates Asagba of Asaba on 2nd Coronation Anniversary
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly and President of the Nigeria Tennis Federation, Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE, has felicitated with His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, CON, Asagba of Asaba, on the occasion of his Second Coronation Anniversary.
Ochei, who is also the NDC Candidate for Delta North Senatorial District, described the anniversary as an opportunity to celebrate the Asagba’s commitment to the peace, unity, cultural heritage and development of Asaba.
He commended His Royal Majesty for bringing his wealth of scholarship, experience and statesmanship to bear on the traditional institution, while promoting values that strengthen communal harmony and preserve the rich heritage of the Asaba people.
“Your Majesty, I celebrate your Second Coronation Anniversary and your continued dedication to the wellbeing of your people. May God Almighty grant you good health, wisdom and strength for many more years of purposeful service.
“May your reign continue to be marked by peace, unity and progress for Asaba, Delta State and humanity,” Ochei said.
He wished the Asagba a memorable anniversary and prayed for continued blessings upon his reign.
Rt. Hon. (Engr.) Victor Ochei, Esq., FNSE
Former Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly
President, Nigeria Tennis Federation
NDC Candidate, Delta North Senatorial District
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