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FCT Badminton Impresses at National Sports Festival as Bappa Mohammed Boosts Grassroots Pla
Joel Ajayi
The Chairman of the Badminton Association in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Bappa Mohammed, has pledged to intensify efforts toward the growth of badminton in the territory through grassroots-focused tournaments and youth engagement initiatives.
He made this commitment during the medal presentation ceremony at the ongoing 2024 National Sports Festival in Abeokuta, Ogun State, where Team FCT secured medals in both badminton and para-badminton events.
Mr. Mohammed acknowledged that despite the late start in preparation, the FCT athletes still managed to win medals, including a bronze in mixed doubles and a gold in the para-badminton category.
“We are expecting to double our medal tally after this festival,” he stated. “We started preparations a bit late, and that affected our performance.
However, we’ve discovered new talents through this competition. In FCT, we’ve been organizing several programs to take children off the streets and engage them in badminton. We’ve already launched initiatives across the six area councils.”
He emphasized that although preparations were already underway before the festival, the event temporarily slowed their momentum.
“Immediately after the festival, we’ll scale up activities. By next week, we’re set to begin the Area Council Games. We also plan to upgrade our facilities and acquire new equipment to enhance the look and feel of our badminton arenas.”
Mr. Mohammed highlighted FCT’s history of producing high-quality badminton players and expressed optimism about the next generation.
“Since I took over the leadership of the association, we’ve identified gaps and started implementing innovative strategies to reposition badminton in the FCT. There has been significant improvement, and we’re committed to sustaining that progress.”
He also pointed out some logistical challenges faced during the festival, particularly in terms of athlete accommodation.
“This festival is about showcasing talent, especially among young athletes. But when players do not get enough rest due to poor accommodation logistics, it affects their performance. In some cases, athletes were housed up to two hours away from the venue.”
Mr. Mohammed reaffirmed his commitment to addressing these challenges and ensuring FCT badminton continues to thrive at both grassroots and competitive levels.
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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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