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FTA Boss Hails NIGTEQ, LOC Over Successful Hosting Of Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series
FCT Teqball Association (FTA) chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Galadima, has commended the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) Local Organizing Committee (LOC) and stakeholders for the successful hosting of the inaugural Nigeria Challenger Series.
In a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja by the FCT Teqball Media Officer Olawale Ayeni Galadima hailed the FCT Teqball Team for the performance while calling on the private sector to partner with the federation and states association in making Teqball a household sport in the country?
“We at the FTA commend the president, board members of the NIGTEQ, the LOC and other stakeholders for the successful hosting of the Nigeria Challenger Teqball Series in Abuja.
“The organization and competitiveness from the players surpassed the expectations of many Nigerians which was line with international best practices, this is indeed a great feat for the federation as the tournament have also paved way for the development of Teqball at the grassroots across the country.
“FTA remain committed in the development of the sport in the nation’s capital. while we we call on the private sector to support the rapid growth of Teqball in the country” he said.
The championship tagged ‘Abuja 2021’ which is organized by the Nigeria Teqball Federation (NIGTEQ) took place from 26th to 30th August 2021 at the Turf Arena, Central Business District, and the NTIC Campus, Wuse II, Abuja saw dollars raining for the champions.
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PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon Assures Runners Of Safety Ahead Of 14 November Race
Joel Ajayi
The organisers of the PremiumTrust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon have assured runners of a safe and well planned race, with special attention to the challenges of extreme heat.
Speaking in a video message, Emmanuel Odey, the Project Manager at Nilayo Sports Management Limited, the organisers of the race, warned athletes about the dangers of running in extreme heat and advised them to prepare properly.
“The world is bracing for a powerful El Niño, a climate phenomenon that can disrupt weather patterns worldwide and lead to extreme heat. Nigeria is a possible risk area, and runners must take the warning seriously.” Odey explained.
According to him, “Extreme heat is no joke. It can lead to dehydration and even life threatening heat stroke if runners are not careful.”
He urged runners to “hydrate well, pace themselves and listen to their bodies at all times, even while training.”
To support the athletes on race day, Odey revealed that the organisers will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route. At the finish area, there will also be a cold water bath to help cool down the body of runners after the race.
He added “We will provide chilled water at every 2.5 kilometres along the route, and at the finish area, there will be a cold water bath to help cool down the body after the race.”
The race is scheduled for 14 November 2026. The start point is the Old Parade Ground opposite the Fire Station, while the start time is 6:30am. The finish line is the Velodrome at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
Odey concluded his message with a charge to all participants, “Respect the heat, run smart and finish strong. You are built for this.”
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