Sports
Inclusion of physically challenged Persons in ABL Unity Tournament bring more joy to us-Coaches
Joel Ajayi
The People living with disability in the country has applauded the inclusion of physically challenged persons in the country to the ongoing Adedayo Benjamin-Laniyi ABL Football Unity tournament, saying that the gestures indeed, bring more joy to the communities.
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The maiden edition of ABL FCT Unity football championship is aimed to foster unity and discover grassroot talents for the national teams.
The tournament, ABL FCT Unity football championship, started on July 8th of July and will climax on Saturday 29th July 2023 with over 1,200 young footballers. 80 teams in the six Area Councils in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been slugging it at the ABL championship, which is now in quarter-finals stage.
Speaking on Thursday, in Abuja, during the game between National Deaf team and Kicker FC coach of FCT para-soccer, Umar Jimba, who was overwhelmed by the organizer’s gesture for allowing PLWD play football tournament with able people expressed that, the game indeed brought more joy to the entire disable community.
She said: “We are very overwhelmed because ABL Unity tournament track record speaks for itself, the founder has been trying a lot to assist the less priviledge people and we are happy about it.
“No doubt, the disable community will be more happy to be part of this tournament.”
Also speaking, was the coach of Nigeria National deaf team, Coach Timothy Simon, who appreciated the organizer for the initiative that is putting smiles on the faces of PLWD in the country.
However, he urged the organizer to continuously help the disable communities, revealing that the gesture remain a plus in the life of people living with disabilities in the country.
Sports
NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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