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Masters (Amateurs) tournament: Ali race to top of leaderboard
David Ali on Thursday raced out to the top of the leaderboard after a brilliant first round at the Arsenal golf course, Owerri.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that six amateur golfers teed off at the luscious pastures of the famous and eclectic Arsenal golf course.
The tournament manager, Ndubuisi Okeya who confirmed the result to NAN noted that Ali, number five on the amateur order of merit 2021, finished the day, top of the leaderboard.
“The Benue Amateur player started his round with a par, then a birdie which followed on the third hole before making bogeys on the fourth, fifth, and sixth hole and finishing the first 9 with birdies.
“He opened his back nine with a birdie and bogey on 10th/11th hole; three more birdies on 12th, 14th and 18th hole for a round score of 1 under (71),” he said.
Ali was quoted as saying that he was excited with his performance and hoped to replicate the same in the second, third and final rounds.
Okeya said Joseph Moses and Uchenna Anoruo who hold the first and second place in the tours order of merit respectively were tied in second place at the end of the first round.
“These two entered the first round with confidence after shooting a 1 over (73), still good enough to ascend to the top of leaderboard if they give it their best shot in subsequent rounds.
“The tournament gets tougher as the remaining players are unsure of victory but are willing to fight till the end.
“The buzz however on everyone’s mind is if Ali will remain top of the leaderboard at the end of the tournament,” he said
NAN
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NVBF President, Engr Nimrod Urges Families to Embrace Healthy Living at HOBA Novelty Sports
Joel Ajayi
President of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF), Engineer Musa Nimrod, has called on Nigerian families to adopt healthy living habits through regular participation in sporting and fitness activities.
Nimrod made the call on Sunday during the third edition of the Hoba Development Association, Abuja Chapter, novelty sports event held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, Abuja.
He noted that physical activities such as sports are vital to fostering family bonds, community interaction, and overall well-being.
“The rate of health-related incidents such as slumping is increasing, but regular exercise helps improve the health of both parents and children,” he said. “Events like this bring families together, allowing parents and children to interact and know each other better.”
Also speaking, the stand-in Chairman of the Hoba Community, Barrister Nathan Naandeti, highlighted the significance of the annual novelty games, describing them as a unifying platform for members of the community.
“It’s something we do every year to promote unity, togetherness, and fitness among our people. Sports is part of who we are,” he stated.
Men, women, and children from the Hoba community participated in various sporting activities, including volleyball, badminton, football, and aerobics—all aimed at encouraging relaxation, fitness, and bonding among families.
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