Sports
ITTF Africa signs sponsorship agreement with Stag Global
The African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa) has strengthened its pursuit of robust partnerships with leading global companies by signing a two-year equipment sponsorship agreement with elite equipment manufacturer Stag Global.
This agreement will see Stag Global supplying equipment for major events across Africa.
Starting with the 2025 Africa Cup and Club Championships in Tunisia later this month, the agreement covers all the 2025 and 2026 major continental tournaments.
In a statement signed by Stag Global Directors Pooja Kohli and Arjun Kohli, the partnership is part of their commitment to advancing table tennis across Africa.
“We are extremely delighted to collaborate with the African Table Tennis Federation, effective from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026. We are pleased to state that this sponsorship and supply partnership reflects our shared commitment to advancing table tennis across Africa, equipping players with the highest quality gear, and fostering the growth of the sport on the continent.
“At Stag Global, we believe in creating impactful collaborations that go beyond sponsorships. Our vision—’Together, let’s shape the future of sports’—perfectly aligns with this partnership, and we look forward to working alongside the African Table Tennis Federation to support players, tournaments, and the broader table tennis community.”
ITTF Africa President Wahid Enitan Oshodi highlighted that the collaboration with Stag Global extends to Member Associations, allowing them to purchase equipment at a very favourable discount under the terms of the agreement.
“We are excited that our efforts are yielding positive results since we resumed office, and we are confident in the quality of equipment from Stag Global, one of the foremost table tennis manufacturing companies in the world. We believe having the latest equipment will help our players get accustomed to it ahead of major international competitions.
On behalf of ITTF Africa, I want to thank the management of Stag Global for partnering with the new executive, and we hope this will be a continuous partnership beyond the initial two-year deal,” Oshodi said
Sports
No crisis in NAWIS ahead of AFN elections on Monday
Joel Ajayi
The Association of Nigerian Women in Sports (NAWIS), known for its orderliness since its establishment in 1990, continues to uphold its standards ahead of the upcoming Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) elections.
With members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, NAWIS has consistently operated without external interference.
Over the years, its members have been nominated to various boards of national sports federations after meeting established criteria, including the payment of annual dues.
The association has attracted a strong base of respected sportswomen who have served the country with distinction, both during and after their active careers.
In preparation for the AFN elections, zonal elections were conducted on June 2 and 3, producing representatives for the national exercise.
While NAWIS initially planned to hold its election in Zaria, Kaduna State, the association’s headquarters, it was later rescheduled for Abuja on Monday, June 9, following directives from higher authorities.
Importantly, NAWIS has a set of strict guidelines that govern its electoral process, particularly the requirement for timely payment of annual dues. Failure to meet this condition results in automatic disqualification.
This guideline was the basis for the disqualification of Maria Wophil, who has reportedly not paid her annual dues since 2017. Her attempt to hurriedly settle outstanding debts just before the election was deemed non-compliant with NAWIS regulations.
Who is Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju?
Commonwealth gold medallist Fatima Yusuf-Olukoju is one of the leading contenders for the NAWIS representative position in the AFN.
She made history as the first African woman to run the 400m in under 50 seconds and brought glory to Nigeria by winning a silver medal in the 4x400m relay at the Atlanta 1996 Olympics.
Yusuf-Olukoju also claimed gold in the 400m at the 1991 All-Africa Games and silver in the 200m.
Based on nominations and her track record, Yusuf-Olukoju is considered the most qualified candidate. However, three other contenders have also shown interest, and the final decision will be made in the election slated for Monday, June 9, in Abuja.
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