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Coach Anthony Asuquo Wishes Team Nigeria, Uche Eke Best-Of-Luck At Olympics
Joel Ajayi
As As the much-awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympics finally started in far-away Japan, the Founder of Tony International Gymnastics, TIG Coach Anthony Asuquo, has wished team Nigeria, especially Nigeria’s Uche Eke that will be representing country in Gymnastics’ three disciplines – Artistic, Rhythmic, and Trampoline.
Nigeria’s Eke will battle close to 323 gymnasts across the world for medals at the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Eke will be the first Artistic Gymnast to represent Nigeria at the Olympic Games.
Speaking in Abuja, the Gymnastics certified coach who exposed the young lad to the Africa and world Asuquo who was full of joy for his impact on the Olympic debutant, Eke, charged him to remain focused and make Nigeria proud in the world event.
According to him, even when the federation rejected him, i personally picked him he travelled with our team to South Africa where he won gold and later represented Nigeria at the African Games and also won another Gold and a bronze medal’
“As for me Eke has a good chance (to win a medal) from some of the videos he sent to me of his training programme in the USA. He is on 15 point grading and if he can attain 16 points then he has a good chance of winning a medal but you must not forget that Olympics is no mean feat and a lot of preparation goes into it, which also includes his diet that is very important at this stage.
“I wish team Nigeria well especially my Eke we are proud of him and we want him to excel, best of luck,” he said
Meanwhile, Eke is a graduate with honours in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Sports
NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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