Sports
Global Build-Up Begins as Stars, Officials Arrive for African Armwrestling Championship
By Joel Ajayi
With just two days to go, the excitement is reaching fever pitch. Nigeria is firmly in championship mode as it prepares to host the 14th African Armwrestling Championship, set to ignite on July 23, 2025, in Abuja.
As part of intensified preparations, Nigeria has welcomed Olegs Gantimurovs, one of the world’s most respected Master World Armwrestling Referees.
His presence on ground underscores a commitment to global standards and fairness, as he takes the lead in the event’s officiating setup.
Also in Abuja for the landmark event are Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), and the continental body’s Secretary—further underscoring the championship’s significance and Nigeria’s pivotal role in the sport’s growth across Africa.
The city is already buzzing as waves of international athletes begin to arrive. Representatives from over 20 African nations—including South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Cameroon, Togo, and Madagascar—are expected, with more than 400 athletes and officials confirmed, marking a record-breaking turnout for the competition.
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC), chaired by Hon. Adeyinka Adeboye, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports Development, has assured that all logistics, venues, and accommodations are in place. Training centres are active, the Athletes’ Village is ready, and media crews are setting up for full-scale coverage.
Coming off a high from the last African Games—where Nigeria’s armwrestlers clinched 13 medals, including four golds—the nation is poised to make another powerful statement.
As the final countdown begins, the message is clear:Nigeria is ready. The world is watching. The warriors have arrived.
Sports
LEADERSHIP Newspaper’s Salifu Usman Receives SWAN Fellowship In Recognition Of Sports Development Efforts
Salifu Abubakar Usman, Group Sports Editor of LEADERSHIP Newspaper, has been honoured with the Fellow of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) award, in recognition of his exceptional support for the association, professional journalism, and his significant contributions to sports development in Nigeria.
The esteemed accolade was presented during SWAN’s Diamond Jubilee Celebration, held in Abuja, marking 60 years of excellence in sports journalism across the nation.
Upon receiving the award, Salifu expressed profound gratitude, describing the honour as a source of inspiration and renewed motivation to further his lifelong dedication to sports reporting, promotion, and growth.
“This award gives me hope and motivation to do more. It’s a source of inspiration for me and my family, and I believe it will encourage me further in sports reporting and sports development in Nigeria,” he stated.
Salifu highlighted that this recognition serves as a morale boost following decades of hard work and impactful contributions within Nigeria’s sports community and beyond.
The SWAN Diamond Jubilee Celebration attracted prominent figures from sports administration, the media, and government sectors to celebrate individuals and organisations whose efforts have significantly advanced sports development and journalism in Nigeria.
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