Sports
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
Changing the Game: How Gaming Empowers Today’s Youth
…As E-Sports Debuts at Gateway Games
By Joel Ajayi
As part of ongoing efforts to create sustainable job opportunities for millions of talented Nigerian youths, the E-Sports Federation has declared that gaming is now a tool for empowerment—not a crime, as it was once widely perceived.
This message was delivered by the Chief Operating Officer of the E-Sports Federation on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, during the official debut of eSports at Nigeria’s Olympics-style event, the National Sports Festival.
“This demonstration is more than just a showcase—it is a validation,” he said. “A validation that a game controller can be a tool for excellence. That gaming is not just a phase, but a profession. That the next generation of Nigerian exports will include not only footballers but also gamers, developers, and digital entrepreneurs.”
She described eSports as a dynamic, multi-dimensional discipline requiring data analysis, strategic thinking, communication, leadership, and the ability to perform under pressure. At its core, he emphasized, eSports is a form of digital literacy—exactly the kind of skill set demanded by the 21st-century economy.
“Esports is taking the stage—and with it, the voice of an entire generation that has long been ignored, misunderstood, and underestimated,” he said.
“We are here today to celebrate young people who have dedicated themselves to a rapidly evolving and globally growing industry: eSports and the broader video game ecosystem.
“We are showcasing a largely misunderstood group of young talents who have empowered themselves through gaming—staying away from crime and earning income by doing what they love.
“Today, we affirm that gaming is not a crime. Gaming is a profession. Gaming is a pathway to economic empowerment. And eSports is indeed a legitimate part of the sports sector. This is what the National Sports Commission has acknowledged by including us in the Festival.”
Addressing common misconceptions, he clarified the distinction between eSports and gambling.
“The video game industry is fundamentally different from gambling,” he said. “While there may be a gambling element in some areas, eSports is about talent, strategy, and fair play—not chance.
“Today, gaming represents empowerment. Years ago, football was misunderstood. Today, it’s a global profession. In the same way, we are witnessing the rise of a new sport that is gaining serious ground.
“It’s important to recognize that this is not the gambling industry—it is the video game industry.
“Today, we are staging a demonstration. But by Enugu 2026, eSports will be on the medal table—and that is our goal.”
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