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Ist National Para-Sports Games set to Commence, as State Sports Directors Converge in Abuja

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4 years ago

March 9, 2022

In what represents another major milestone for sports in Nigeria, the Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, under the leadership of Honourable Sunday Dare has finalized plans for the staging of the first National Para-Sports Games in Nigeria, tagged “Abuja 2022” .

The historic sport event is scheduled to take place in April 2022, with Abuja as the host city, as the Organizing Committee puts icing on preparations for the landmark event.

With the number of events already sorted, amongst other things deliberated by the State Director of Sports include final inspection of facilities and venues, athletes’ classification, final sorting of accommodation for athletes and officials.

With Nigeria’s excellent performances in international para-sports events, the honourable Minister of Sports, Sunday Dare restated that para sports must be given the earned attention it deserves alongside the right environment for athlete to thrive, while bringing glory to the country at large.

With Nigeria winning a total of 36 gold medals, 18 silver medals and 16 bronze medals at the Paralympic Games from 1992 till date, para-athletes must be given the platform to hone their skills and for the next generation of talents to find fulfilment through games like these.

The Games will feature para-athletes from all around Nigeria, as various events will be held across no less than 15 para sports between the 9th -16th of April 2022.

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Tangerine APT Pension Crowned New Kings of PFA Games 2025

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7 hours ago

November 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi
Joel Ajayi Tangerine APT Pension stormed the 2025 Pension Fund Administrators Games and snatched the crown with a commanding 66 points—ending FCMB’s reign and announcing themselves as the new champions of corporate sporting excellence.

From the first whistle to the final scoreboard, Tangerine APT played like an organisation possessed. They dominated volleyball and snooker, showcased brilliant tactical depth to finish second in chess behind Norrenberger, secured second place in team bonding behind Premium Pension, and held their own across the board—fourth in football, sixth in table tennis, fifth in scrabble, and eighth in e-sports, press conference, discipline and grooming. Every point mattered, and Tangerine APT grabbed them with fire.

Defending champions FCMB, despite flashes of brilliance, simply could not summon last year’s magic.

They finished second overall with 63 points—just three points behind the new champions. FCMB were first in scrabble, second in football, third in table tennis and e-sports, fourth in snooker and team bonding, and fifth in volleyball, chess, and press conference/discipline/grooming. A brave defence, but not enough to stop the Tangerine wave.

Rounding off the podium is NPF Pension, finishing third with 57 points after a spirited campaign. They claimed gold in football, second in table tennis and e-sports, third in volleyball, fourth in scrabble, sixth in press conference/discipline/fanfare/most coordinated, seventh in chess, and eighth in snooker and team bonding.

The rest of the table saw fierce competition:4th – Norrenberger Pension: 52 points, 5th – Premium Pension: 47 points, 6th – NNPC Pension: 45 points, 7th – Access Arm: 41 points
In Others position 8th – Trustfund Pension: 29 points 9th – PENCOM: 28 points and 10th – NUPEMCO: 25 points.

With the dust settled and the cheers still echoing, one truth stands tall:Tangerine APT Pension has ushered in a new era—bold, dominant, and unforgettable.

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