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General Abdullahi Declares World Military CISM Basketball Championships Open Germany
The International Military Sports Council CISM Vice President For Africa, Major General Maikano Abdullahi has declared open the 1st edition of the World Military CISM Basketball Championships in Warendorf, Germany.
General Abdullahi who is a special Guest and representative of CISM President at the opening noted that every summer and Winter Olympic Games military athletes are able to win around 25% of Olympic medals due to the high quality level of performance of CISM athletes.
In his remarks he said, thirteen (13) World Military Championships have been scheduled in addition to the World Winter Games, Cadet World Games, Hero’s Military Games and the Futsal Cup for Peace.
He is optimistic that it’s going to be an excellent week because great deal of work has gone into the preparations for the 1st edition of CISM Military Basketball 3x 3 Challenge and the cultural and social events.
CISM Vice President commended the German CISM Chief Delegate for his efforts and those of his personnel, at the same time congratulate the Chairman of the Organizing Committee, and other members of the Central Organizing Committee of the German Armed Forces, and their team, for the work perfectly well done.
“It has been a very significant and challenging couple of years for CISM. The delegation from China hosted a very successful 7th Military World Games in Wuhan in October 2019, an event. I know many of you attended.
“Over 100 countries participated with about 9300 athletes, coaches, and officials coming together on the sports fields and arenas to demonstrate the motto of CISM “FRIENDSHIP THROUGH SPORT. I know we will experience that same camaraderie here this week”, he said.
General Abdullahi recalled the year 2020 as an unusual period and very difficult for everyone due to the pandemic of COVID-19 and that is why CISM cannot organize many events for the last 2 years. And despite the difficulties faced in 2021, still due to the pandemic, CISM organized 13 Miltary Word Championships, International Symposium and the Futsal Cup for Peace.
In attendance at the opening of the CISM Miltary Basketball 3x 3 Challenge were the Chief of the German delegations, representative from 140 member countries.
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NSC Hails Nigerian Badminton Team as Eniola Bolaji Strikes Gold, Men’s Doubles Team Secures Bronze in Spanish International Tourney
Joel Ajayi
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has applauded the Nigerian contingent at the 2025 Spanish Parabadminton International, after another impressive outing that saw the team secure a gold and a bronze medal in Toledo, Spain, on Sunday.
Paralympic medallist Eniola Bolaji continued her dominance, winning her second gold medal in two weeks with a commanding 2-0 (21-7, 21-10) victory over Turkey’s Halime Yildiz in the women’s SL3 final. Bolaji had won gold a week earlier at the Spanish International in Victoria, Spain.
In the men’s SL4 doubles event, Nnana Jeremiah and Eze Chukwuebuka delivered a strong performance, battling their way to a well-deserved bronze medal.
NSC Chairman, Mallam Shehu Dikko, commended the athletes for making Nigeria proud and praised the Badminton Federation of Nigeria, led by Francis Orbih, for ensuring the team’s optimal performance on the international stage.
“These athletes have once again showcased the resilience and talent that define Nigerian sports. Their success is a lucid indication of their hard work and the strategic leadership we demand from the Badminton Federation and other sports federations. We are proud of them and remain committed to supporting their journey to greater heights,” Dikko said.
Director General of the NSC, Hon. Bukola Olopade, emphasized that the achievements align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of strengthening grassroots sports while ensuring Nigeria competes favorably on the global stage.
“As part of our mandate under President Tinubu’s administration, we are committed to developing talent from the grassroots and supporting our elite athletes to bring home international laurels. The NSC will continue to back the strategic vision of sports federations as we work towards building a strong and sustainable sports ecosystem,” Olopade stated.
Since the National Sports Commission leadership took office, Nigerian contingents have continued to impress internationally including international successes in cricket and basketball recorded thus far. The NSC leadership stated that no stone will be left unturned until Nigerian sports reaches its full potentials.
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