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Lagos State Police Command Emerge Overall Winner Of IGP Open Weightlifting Championship

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5 years ago

November 14, 2021

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday emerged overall winner of the first edition of Inspector General of Police, IGP Open Weightlifting Championship held in Abuja.

The Centre of Excellence Command won a total of 33 medals including 12 gold, 10 silver and 11 bronze to emerge best state in the three-day competition.

Rivers State Police Command came second with 10 gold, 5 silver and 3 bronze medals making a sum of 18 medals.

FCT Sports Council came third with 9 gold and 3 silver making a total of 12 medals. Niger State won 9 medals with 6 gold and 3 bronze to pick 4th position.

Kogi State Sports Council won 6 gold medals to emerge 5 best state in the competition just as her counterpart in the North-Central, Nasarawa State Sports Council won 5 gold and 1 bronze to win 6th position.

7th position went to Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC who won 12 medals including 4 gold, 7 silver and 1 bronze whereas Delta Police Command won 3 gold medals as 8th best participant.

9th position went to Kano State Police Command who won 2 gold and a silver while their Ekiti State counterpart won 6 silver and 3 bronze to place 10th.

Kebbi State Police Command and Sokoto Command took 12th and 13th positions with 6 medals of 3 silver, 3 bronze and 3 bronze, respectively

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29 Days To AACT 2026: IBB Club Renewal Heralds Nigeria’s African Golf Showcase

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17 hours ago

October 4, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

With 29 days to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), Nigeria is stepping up preparations to host the continental women’s team golf championship, with the extensive rehabilitation of the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja providing a major boost to the country’s readiness.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja Director of Communication AACT 2026, Kayode Adeniyi said the Club’s Board of Trustees has assured that the facility will be fully prepared to welcome golfers, officials and delegates from across Africa when the championship tees off on November 2.

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, CFR, gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing rehabilitation works at the Club, expressing satisfaction with the progress recorded so far.

The IBB International Golf and Country Club has undergone extensive rehabilitation following its closure to regular golfing activities for more than a year. The intervention has focused on the golf course, selected holes, the clubhouse and other key facilities required to provide a befitting venue for the continental championship.

Justice Dongban-Mensem expressed confidence that the rehabilitation programme would be completed in time for the AACT, further reassuring stakeholders that the Club would be ready to host Africa’s leading female golfers.

Chairman of the Club’s Interim Management Committee, Peter Deshi, also expressed optimism over the progress of work, with regular golfing activities expected to resume ahead of the championship.

For the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the readiness of the host venue remains a critical component of the country’s preparations.

President of the Association, Dr. Lami Ahmed, has similarly expressed confidence in Nigeria’s preparations to stage a successful championship.

The 2026 AACT is scheduled to take place from November 2 to 7 at the IBB International Golf and Country Club, Abuja.

With the countdown now entering its final month, the rehabilitation of the Club is sending a strong message about Nigeria’s determination to deliver a successful championship and provide a worthy stage for Africa’s finest female golfers.

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