Sports

House Committee Chairman Hon. Adam Congratulates D’Tigress, Super Falcons for their exploits

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2 years ago

August 1, 2023

The House Committee Chairman on Sports, Honourable Ekene Adam Abubarkar, has congratulated the Nigeria’s Super Falcons on their qualifications for the round of 16 at the ongoing World Cup in Australia and the D’Tigress who is doing well at the ongoing 2023 AfroBasket in Kigali, Rwanda.

He urged the Nigerian ladies to do their best and bring the trophies back to the country.

Speaking in a press conference on Thursday, in Abuja, Hon. Ekene promised to leave no stone unturned to bring desire change in sports.

According to him, “I want to use this medium to congratulate the Nigerian Super Falcons on their qualifications for the round of 16 at the ongoing Women World Cup in Australia and the D’Tigress who is doing well at the ongoing 2023 AfroBasket in Rwanda.

For the ladies, they have done well, I can tell you that, millions of Nigerians are happy because of their exploits, and I have told the President of Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Tinubu, that sports is a unifying factor and needs special attention.

“My message to them is to put more effort and bring trophies and they will never regret it.”

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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32 mins ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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