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Korean Ambassador Cup, Others Will Help Shape Our Athletes Ahead Of AAG, Olympic -NTF
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Taekwondo Federation, Alhaji Abdullahi Saidu has expressed that, the just concluded Korean Ambassador Taekwondo championship and many other grassroots competitions Nigerian athletes be ready and fit for All Africa Games as well as Olympics qualifiers.
Speaking at the closing ceremony of the 11th edition of Korea Ambassador Taekwondo Cup In Abuja Alhaji Saidu said the competition has helped discover new athletes.
According to him, I have seen a lot of new athletes and that is the essence of this competition to discover and nurture athletes to the podium.
“The year is coming to an end, next year is going to be a busy year, all African games, Olympic qualifications, so this kind of event will help federation to know athletes and prepare them.”
He identified funding as a challenge, as many athletes could not make it due to the high cost of things in the country.
When asked about the federation’s effort to qualify more athletes for an international event, especially the Olympics? He answered: “We are making an effort and working hard to ensure we qualify more Nigerians and do well.
“We have chances of winning at the Olympic Okuomose Benjamin Elizabeth Anyanacho and a few other athletes are Olympic prospects at least 3 to four Nigerians will qualify for Olympic.” He assured
NTF President applauded the Korean Embassy for their unwavering support toward promoting the game of taekwondo in the country; “your collaborative support not only strengthens the cultural tie but it provides a platform for Nigerian athletes to showcase their talent on international stages.
“Since the beginning of this tourney, we have witnessed the Skills, determination, and sportsmanship of our athletes across the country.”
He also appreciates the effort of all Stakeholders, charging them not to relax their oar toward the growth and development of the Taekwondo game in the country and beyond.
Speaking also was the South Korean Ambassador to Nigeria, Kim Young-Chae, who said that, with the positive impact of the Korean embassy Taekwondo championship and other grassroots events, Nigeria as a nation stands a chance of winning medals at the Africa games, Olympics, and other international events.
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Nigeria Customs Service Embarks on Training Tour
Joel Ajayi
As part of preparations for the 2025 African Women’s Club Championship, the Nigeria Customs Service women’s volleyball team has embarked on a training tour in Benin Republic.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 1 to 14 in Abuja, Nigeria.
The team departed for Benin Republic on Wednesday.
The Sports Secretary of the Nigeria Customs Service, Samuel Onikeku, appreciated the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving the training tour.
He emphasised that the tour would allow the players and coaching crew to assess their level of preparedness for the upcoming championship.
Onikeku expressed confidence in the team’s potential to make a strong impression at the tournament, citing the support received from the Federal Government of Nigeria, particularly through the First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON.
He said, “The volleyball team has traveled to Benin Republic for a 10-day training tour. The players have been in camp since February, and this tour will provide them with an opportunity to compete against teams outside the country.
“I want to appreciate the Comptroller General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi MFR, and his management team for approving this training tour.
“During the training tour, Nigeria Customs Service will take on strong opponents from Benin Republic, Ghana and Togo.
“The support we received from Nigeria’s First Lady, Her Excellency Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, has been tremendous, and the team is committed to making the country proud.”
He said the service is determined to better their position after finishing fourth place in 2021.
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