Sports
Hostilities Begin As 2nd Edition Of National Beach Volleyball Kick-Start In Abuja
…..Expect More Improvement-DCP Hasso
Joel Ajayi
It was full of excitement at the Jabi Lake in the federal capital Territory FCT as the first phase of the 2023 National Beach Volleyball/Star Tour season kicked start in grand style.
A total of 36 teams comprised of male and female teams are squaring each other at the most popular and fascinating Jabi Lake in Abuja.
Speaking after the technical meeting for the event, the Board member of Nigeria Volleyball Federation, DCP Stephen Hasso (rtd) assured Nigerians to expect more improvement in that will bring more growth to the game of volleyball in Nigeria and beyond.
He said the objective of the tournament is to raise players that will represent the country in African beach volleyball and international beach volleyball
According to him, we expect improvement from the 1st edition, because the team has been seeded, last year was an open tour, but this year team has been seeded into the open tour and star tour and we have 10 teams in the star tour as 10 teams will equally slug it out in the open tour.
In the first game of the tourney for the Open Tour, Owena Spikers of Akure defeated Jabi Lakers 2-0 as 1st set ended 21-8 while 2nd set ended 21-10 in favor of the Akure team.
Also, Nyanya Spikers, beat the Pro Spikers (2-0) with (21-18), (21-18) in the first and second sets.
The 36 participating teams include, Men team in (Star Tour) include; Games Village, Kada Kings, Kada Stars
Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Correctional Services, Equity Spikers, LifeCamp VC, G-Ranks Spikers, Samba Boys and Caliphate Spikers of Sokoto
As for Men (Open Tour), the team includes, Jabi Lakers, Pro Spikers, Owena Spikers, Nyanya Spikers, UCEM of Enugu, Kada Prince I, Kada Prince II, Young Stars of Asaba, Star Spikers, Legend Spikers, Rhino Spikers I, Rhino Spikers II, Sword VC, Osun Spikers, Plateau Rocks and BC Spikers
In women’s games, Kada Emeralds, Nigeria Customs Service, Taraba Spikers
Niger Brass, Adamawa Spikers, Owena Spikers, Legend Spikers, Garden City, Sword VC, and Osun Spikers.
Sports
NSC, NOC Task Journalists on Gender Equality in Sports Reporting
Joel Ajayi
The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, and the President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Engr. Habu Gumel and Chairperson of the NOC Women’s Commission, Professor Florence Adeyanju, have urged sports journalists to intensify awareness of women’s participation and achievements in sports.
They made the call on Monday in Abuja while speaking at the opening of a two-day seminar organised by the NOC Women’s Commission for sports journalists, aimed at promoting gender equality and improving media coverage of women in sports.
Olopade stressed that women could not be sidelined in Nigeria’s sports development, urging journalists to give greater attention to female athletes and their contributions to the sector.
In his remarks, Eng Gumel said the media had a significant role in shaping public perception of women in sports, noting that balanced and inclusive reporting would encourage more girls to participate and inspire women to take up leadership positions.
He described the seminar as a strategic initiative to change the narrative surrounding women’s participation and achievements in sports, while commending the Women’s Commission for its commitment to promoting gender equality.
According to him, the seminar was designed not merely to improve sports reporting but also to change the narrative surrounding women’s participation and achievements in the sporting sector.
He noted that the programmes had helped build capacity, provide mentorship and inspire women to contribute more effectively to sports development
The president described the journalists’ seminar as a strategic way to conclude the tenure of the current Women Commission, expressing satisfaction that its final programme focused on the media’s influence in advancing women’s participation in sports.
He urged participants to make the most of the seminar by engaging actively, asking questions and acquiring the knowledge needed to become advocates for women in sports journalism.
Earlier in her welcome addressed, the Chairperson of the NOC Women’s Commission, Professor Florence Adeyanju, called on journalists to use their influence to promote fairness, inclusiveness and equal opportunities for women and girls in sports.
Adeyanju observed that although sports had traditionally been perceived as a male-dominated field, many women had overcome barriers to participate and excel.
She noted that sports offered enormous benefits to girls, including improved skills, self-confidence and resilience, while opening doors to lifelong opportunities.
According to her, journalists’ reports, photographs and attitudes significantly influence public perceptions of female athletes, warning against coverage that prioritises physical appearance over sporting skills and achievements.
She urged participants to embrace modern sports reporting techniques that challenge stereotypes and remove barriers that have hindered women’s participation in sports.
Adeyanju also encouraged the journalists to share the knowledge acquired at the seminar and produce reports that would inspire future generations.
She expressed appreciation to Gumel and the NOC board for supporting the commission’s initiative.
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