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Italian Group, Byke Division Tour Operator Gives Cycling Equipment to CFN
In the efforts to grow the game of cycling in Nigeria, the Italian group and Byke Division Tour Operator has donated bicycle accessories worth millions of naira to Cycling Federation Of Nigeria.
The Italian based group gesture was made possible through former Italian cyclist and road bicycle racer for UCI professional team, Andrea Tonti, who represented many cycling teams like lampre -Cafffita, Quick step -Innergetic and Carmiooro NGC in road cycling during his professional cycling career championed the group course through advocating support grassroot development of cycling across the world.
In furtherance of that relationship with cycling federation of Nigeria, the group donated cycling equipment of different kind to assist the federation in taking the sports to grassroots.
The Items donated are bicycle spare part, tubes, tyres, riding vest, track suit, wheel disk, skin suit, riding shoes, gloves, hand band and helmet.
While receiving the equipment, the President of the federation, Giandomenico Massari appreciated Tonti led group for their support and stated that ‘this equipment will go a long way in furthering the growth of cycling in the grassroot and Nigeria at large’
‘We are taking stock of all the equipment and they are so many but by tomorrow we would have been able to ascertain all the thing sent to us, however, we are totally appreciative of what he has done for the growth of cycling in Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the second batch of Nigeria cycling team will depart for Cairo, Egypt, Saturday for the UCI world championship junior track .
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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